Whitburn, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Side return extension in Whitburn
We plan and build side return extensions for homeowners in Whitburn. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Whitburn is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH47 and EH48. 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 Whitburn?
A side return extension in Whitburn is priced at £2,180–£3,610 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Whitburn?
Whether your side return extension in Whitburn needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Whitburn like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Whitburn, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Whitburn comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
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 Whitburn
Close by, we work in Armadale, about 1.3 miles away, and Bathgate, about 2.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Whitburn
Is the site visit in Whitburn free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Whitburn?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Whitburn house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a side return extension cost in Whitburn?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Whitburn?
Including EH47 and EH48, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.