Droitwich, Worcestershire
Single-storey rear extension in Droitwich
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We design, get the approvals for and build single-storey rear extensions in Droitwich and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Droitwich is covered from our Worcestershire round, including WR9. A single-storey rear extension in Droitwich is mostly built from the garden side, so the house stays usable for most of the job.
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 Droitwich?
For Droitwich 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Droitwich?
Planning for a single-storey rear extension in Droitwich follows the English householder rules.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Droitwich like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Droitwich. 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 Droitwich 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices 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 Droitwich
Close by, we work in Bromsgrove, about 6.1 miles away, and Worcester, about 6.1 miles away.
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Droitwich
Do you handle building control in Droitwich?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Do I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually for the foundations. Their calculations go to building control with the drawings.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Droitwich 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 Droitwich?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Droitwich?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.