Penicuik, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Side return extension in Penicuik
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Penicuik and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Penicuik (EH26) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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 Penicuik?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Penicuik 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 Penicuik?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a side return extension in Penicuik.
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. 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 Penicuik like to extend?
Penicuik has sandstone villas and terraces, post-war semis and four-in-a-block flats. Flats need planning permission for an extension, and every project needs a building warrant before work starts.
How a side return extension in Penicuik 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for the building warrant.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the accepted completion certificate.
Side return extensions near Penicuik
From Penicuik, the nearest places we also cover are Bonnyrigg (5.5 miles) and Dalkeith (7.5 miles).
- Side return extension in Bonnyrigg
- Side return extension in Dalkeith
- Side return extension in Mayfield
- Side return extension in Edinburgh
- Side return extension in Musselburgh
Other work in Penicuik:
FAQ
Side return extension questions in Penicuik
What postcode areas do you cover around Penicuik?
Including EH26, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Is the site visit in Penicuik free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can I combine a side return with a rear extension?
Yes; that is a wraparound extension, and it gives the biggest open-plan room a terrace can have.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Penicuik?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do you handle building control in Penicuik?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Penicuik?
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.