Whitburn, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Single-storey rear extension in Whitburn
For homes in Whitburn, a single-storey rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Whitburn is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH47 and EH48. On post-war semis and terraces like those around Whitburn, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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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 Whitburn?
A single-storey rear extension in Whitburn is priced at £1,800–£2,940 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Whitburn?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in Whitburn needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 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 single-storey rear extension in Whitburn 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.
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.
Single-storey rear 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
Single-storey rear extension questions in Whitburn
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Whitburn?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Whitburn?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Will the extension make the room behind it dark?
Not if it is designed well. Rooflights or a lantern over the old back room, and a wide opening into it, keep daylight reaching the middle of the house.
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.
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.
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.