Linlithgow, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Single-storey rear extension in Linlithgow
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. If you live in Linlithgow and want to know what a single-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Linlithgow (EH49) as part of our Edinburgh and the Lothians work. On post-war semis and terraces like those around Linlithgow, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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 Linlithgow?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Linlithgow start from our Scotland rate of £1,800–£2,940 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Linlithgow?
The planning route for a single-storey rear extension in Linlithgow is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
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 Linlithgow like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Linlithgow, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a single-storey rear extension in Linlithgow comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
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 Linlithgow
From Linlithgow, the nearest places we also cover are Bo'ness (2.8 miles) and Grangemouth (5.2 miles).
- Single-storey rear extension in Bo'ness
- Single-storey rear extension in Grangemouth
- Single-storey rear extension in Bathgate
- Single-storey rear extension in Broxburn
- Single-storey rear extension in Livingston
Other work in Linlithgow:
FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Linlithgow
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 planning permission for a rear extension in Linlithgow?
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.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. The noisiest, dustiest stage, removing the back wall, is kept to the final weeks and screened off. Most families set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house.
What postcode areas do you cover around Linlithgow?
Including EH49, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Is the site visit in Linlithgow free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Linlithgow?
As a guide, £1,800–£2,940 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,500–£35,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.