Cheadle, Staffordshire
Semi-detached rear extension in Cheadle
For homes in Cheadle, 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.
We cover Cheadle (ST10) as part of our Staffordshire work. Where a Cheadle semi already has a small lean-to at the back, we usually replace it rather than extend it.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Cheadle?
For Cheadle we work from the West Midlands rate: £1,900–£3,100 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
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 for a semi-detached rear extension in Cheadle?
The planning route for a semi-detached rear extension in Cheadle is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Cheadle like to extend?
Cheadle 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 Cheadle 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 Cheadle
From Cheadle, the nearest places we also cover are Longton (6.2 miles) and Uttoxeter (7.7 miles).
- Semi-detached rear extension in Longton
- Semi-detached rear extension in Uttoxeter
- Semi-detached rear extension in Leek
- Semi-detached rear extension in Stoke-on-Trent
- Semi-detached rear extension in Stone
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Cheadle
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.
Do you handle building control in Cheadle?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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 I need planning permission for a rear extension in Cheadle?
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.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Is the site visit in Cheadle free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.