Carnoustie, Dundee and Angus
Side return extension in Carnoustie
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. If you live in Carnoustie and want to know what a side return extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Carnoustie (DD7) as part of our Dundee and Angus work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Dundee and Angus, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a side return extension cost in Carnoustie?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Carnoustie start from our Scotland rate of £2,180–£3,610 per square metre, including VAT. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £26,000–£43,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £38,000–£63,000 |
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 side return extension in Carnoustie?
The planning route for a side return extension in Carnoustie is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
Scottish householder rights treat the side part of a wraparound or side infill more strictly than a plain rear extension, so most need planning permission, and all need a building warrant.
There is no Party Wall Act in Scotland; neighbour matters are handled through the title deeds, common law and written agreement before work starts.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings 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 Carnoustie like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Carnoustie, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Carnoustie 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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.
Side return extensions near Carnoustie
Neighbouring places we cover include Arbroath (6.1 miles) and Dundee (10.5 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Carnoustie
How much does a side return extension cost in Carnoustie?
As a guide, £2,180–£3,610 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £26,000–£43,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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 a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Carnoustie?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
Is the site visit in Carnoustie free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.