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Fareham, Hampshire

Semi-detached rear extension in Fareham

Thinking about a semi-detached rear extension in Fareham? Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.

Fareham sits in Hampshire, with postcode districts including PO14, PO15 and PO16. Where a Fareham semi already has a small lean-to at the back, we usually replace it rather than extend it.

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How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Fareham?

A semi-detached rear extension in Fareham is priced at £2,130–£3,470 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.

Semi-detached rear extension prices in Fareham
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£25,500–£41,500
4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²)£42,500–£69,500
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£51,000–£83,500

Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.

Do you need planning permission for a semi-detached rear extension in Fareham?

Planning for a semi-detached rear extension in Fareham follows the English householder rules.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.

England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.

What are homes in Fareham like to extend?

Fareham has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.

How a semi-detached rear extension in Fareham comes together

  1. Free site visit

    We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Approvals

    Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.

  4. Written price, then build

    Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.

Semi-detached rear extensions near Fareham

From Fareham, the nearest places we also cover are Gosport (4.5 miles) and Cosham (5.1 miles).

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FAQ

Semi-detached rear extension questions in Fareham

Is the site visit in Fareham free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

What postcode areas do you cover around Fareham?

Including PO14, PO15 and PO16, and the surrounding Hampshire area.

How long does a semi extension take?

10 to 16 weeks on site for a single-storey extension.

Who will build my extension?

Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Fareham?

Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.

How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Fareham?

As a guide, £2,130–£3,470 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £25,500–£41,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.

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