Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
Side return extension in Hurstpierpoint
Thinking about a side return extension in Hurstpierpoint? Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Hurstpierpoint and its postcode districts BN6, BN45 and RH15 are part of our West Sussex coverage. Side return projects in Hurstpierpoint 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 Hurstpierpoint?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Hurstpierpoint start from our South East England rate of £2,580–£4,260 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
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 Hurstpierpoint?
Whether your side return extension in Hurstpierpoint needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Hurstpierpoint like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Hurstpierpoint, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a side return extension in Hurstpierpoint 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Side return extensions near Hurstpierpoint
Neighbouring places we cover include Burgess Hill (2.7 miles) and Portslade (6.5 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Hurstpierpoint
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hurstpierpoint?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Hurstpierpoint 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 Hurstpierpoint?
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.