Kendal, Cumbria
Terraced house rear extension in Kendal
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Kendal. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Kendal is covered from our Cumbria round, including LA8 and LA9. On a Kendal terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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 Kendal?
For Kendal we work from the North West England rate: £1,930–£3,100 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 Kendal?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Kendal 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 Kendal like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Kendal. 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 Kendal comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
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 Kendal
From Kendal, the nearest places we also cover are Ulverston (16.7 miles) and Morecambe (18.4 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Kendal
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kendal?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
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.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
Is the site visit in Kendal free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Kendal 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 Kendal?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.