Faversham, Kent
Semi-detached rear extension in Faversham
For homes in Faversham, a semi-detached rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Faversham sits in Kent, with postcode districts including ME13. In Faversham we measure the attached neighbour's extension at the survey, because it often sets the sensible depth for yours.
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How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Faversham?
In Faversham, our guide for a semi-detached rear extension is £2,130–£3,470 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide 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 Faversham?
Planning for a semi-detached rear extension in Faversham 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.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Faversham like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Faversham, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Faversham comes together
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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Semi-detached rear extensions near Faversham
From Faversham, the nearest places we also cover are Whitstable (6.7 miles) and Sittingbourne (7.0 miles).
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Faversham
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Faversham house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I match pebbledash or render?
Yes. Many semis are refinished with new render across the whole back elevation so old and new match.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Faversham?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
What postcode areas do you cover around Faversham?
Including ME13, and the surrounding Kent area.