Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Single-storey rear extension in Saltcoats
Thinking about a single-storey rear extension in Saltcoats? Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Saltcoats (KA20, KA21 and KA22) as part of our Ayrshire work. A depth of 3 to 4 metres keeps many single-storey rear extensions in Saltcoats within permitted development, subject to the house's planning history.
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 single-storey rear extension cost in Saltcoats?
In Saltcoats, our guide for a single-storey rear extension is £1,800–£2,940 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £36,000–£59,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,500–£70,500 |
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 single-storey rear extension in Saltcoats?
The planning route for a single-storey rear extension in Saltcoats is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
In Scotland a single-storey rear extension can be permitted development under Class 1A: eaves no higher than 3 metres and an overall height of 4 metres, and where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary it can project no more than 3 metres on a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses. The rights do not apply in conservation areas, and a building warrant is still needed before work starts.
Scotland has no larger-extension prior approval route; extensions beyond permitted development need a planning application.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a planning application, plus the building warrant.
What are homes in Saltcoats like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Saltcoats, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a single-storey rear extension in Saltcoats 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Saltcoats
Neighbouring places we cover include Ardrossan (1.3 miles) and Kilwinning (3.3 miles).
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Saltcoats
Can you match the brick or stone on my Saltcoats house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Saltcoats?
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 a flat roof or a pitched roof better?
A warm flat roof keeps the extension low under first-floor windows and suits a roof lantern; a pitched or lean-to roof gives a vaulted ceiling. Both last for decades when built properly.
Do you handle building control in Saltcoats?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Is the site visit in Saltcoats free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.