Sheerness, Kent
Side return extension in Sheerness
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. If you live in Sheerness 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.
Sheerness sits in Kent, with postcode districts including ME11 and ME12. Side return projects in Sheerness usually start with a drainage survey of the side passage.
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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 Sheerness?
In Sheerness, our guide for a side return extension is £2,580–£4,260 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £31,000–£51,000 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £45,000–£74,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Sheerness?
Planning for a side return extension in Sheerness follows the English householder rules.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Sheerness like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Sheerness, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a side return extension in Sheerness 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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.
Side return extensions near Sheerness
Neighbouring places we cover include Sittingbourne (7.0 miles) and Southend-on-Sea (7.0 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Sheerness
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Sheerness?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
How much space does a side return add?
Typically 8 to 18 square metres, enough to turn a galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner with an island.
Is the site visit in Sheerness free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Sheerness?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a side return extension cost in Sheerness?
As a guide, £2,580–£4,260 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £31,000–£51,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.