Market Drayton, Shropshire
Single-storey rear extension in Market Drayton
Single-storey rear extension in Market Drayton: ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Market Drayton is covered from our Shropshire round, including TF9. On red-brick terraces and 1930s semis like those around Market Drayton, 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 Market Drayton?
For Market Drayton we work from the West Midlands rate: £1,900–£3,100 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £38,000–£62,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £45,500–£74,500 |
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 Market Drayton?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a single-storey rear extension in Market Drayton.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.
If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.
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 Market Drayton like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Market Drayton. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a single-storey rear extension in Market Drayton 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.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Market Drayton
From Market Drayton, the nearest places we also cover are Whitchurch (9.1 miles) and Newport (10.7 miles).
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Market Drayton
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Is the site visit in Market Drayton free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Market Drayton 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 single-storey rear extension cost in Market Drayton?
As a guide, £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,000–£37,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Market Drayton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.