Staffordshire
Rear extensions for semi-detached houses in Staffordshire
Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. Across Staffordshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
In Stoke-on-Trent we measure the attached neighbour's extension at the survey, because it often sets the sensible depth for yours. Staffordshire has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Staffordshire?
A semi-detached rear extension in Staffordshire is priced at £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission in Staffordshire?
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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.
Where in Staffordshire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
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 match pebbledash or render?
Yes. Many semis are refinished with new render across the whole back elevation so old and new match.
Single or two-storey on a semi?
Two-storey if you need bedrooms, single-storey if you need a bigger kitchen. Planning risk is lower for single-storey.
Do you cover all of Staffordshire?
We cover 19 towns and districts in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.