Oldbury, West Midlands
Semi-detached rear extension in Oldbury
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 Oldbury and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Oldbury and its postcode districts B65, B69 and B70 are part of our West Midlands coverage. Where an Oldbury 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 Oldbury?
Guide prices for a semi-detached rear extension in Oldbury start from our West Midlands rate of £1,900–£3,100 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Oldbury?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a semi-detached rear extension in Oldbury.
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. 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 Oldbury like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Oldbury. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Oldbury comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Oldbury
From Oldbury, the nearest places we also cover are West Bromwich (1.6 miles) and Smethwick (2.1 miles).
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Oldbury
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Oldbury?
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 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 I need a party wall agreement?
Usually with the attached neighbour, in England and Wales.
Do you handle building control in Oldbury?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.