Chester, Cheshire
Terraced house rear extension in Chester
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Chester and want to know what a terraced house rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Chester (CH1) as part of our Cheshire work. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Cheshire, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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 terraced house rear extension cost in Chester?
In Chester, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £1,930–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £26,000–£42,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £34,500–£56,000 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Chester?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Chester follows the English householder rules.
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.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Chester like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Chester. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a terraced house rear extension in Chester 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.
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, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Terraced house rear extensions near Chester
We also build rear extensions for terraced houses in nearby Blacon (1.9 miles) and Deeside (6.1 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Chester
Can you match the brick or stone on my Chester house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Chester free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can a terrace have a two-storey rear extension?
It is possible but harder to get through planning because of the effect on both neighbours.
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.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
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.