Market Drayton, Shropshire
Semi-detached rear extension in Market Drayton
Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for semi-detached houses in Market Drayton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Market Drayton is covered from our Shropshire round, including TF9. Where a Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton?
In Market Drayton, our guide for a semi-detached rear extension is £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £38,000–£62,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £45,500–£74,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a semi-detached rear extension in Market Drayton?
The planning route for a semi-detached rear extension in Market Drayton is set by England's householder rules and your council.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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.
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. 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 Market Drayton like to extend?
Market Drayton has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Market Drayton comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Market Drayton
Neighbouring places we cover include Whitchurch (9.1 miles) and Newport (10.7 miles).
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Market Drayton
How long does a rear extension take to build in Market Drayton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Market Drayton?
As a guide, £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,000–£37,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How far can I extend a semi without planning?
3 metres under permitted development in England, or up to 6 metres with prior approval, outside designated land.
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.
Do you handle building control in Market Drayton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Market Drayton?
Including TF9, and the surrounding Shropshire area.