Ilfracombe, Devon
Terraced house rear extension in Ilfracombe
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe (EX34) as part of our Devon work. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Devon, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Ilfracombe?
A terraced house rear extension in Ilfracombe is priced at £2,130–£3,430 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £29,000–£46,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £38,500–£62,000 |
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 Ilfracombe?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Ilfracombe.
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.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Ilfracombe like to extend?
Ilfracombe has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a terraced house rear extension in Ilfracombe 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, 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 Ilfracombe
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Ilfracombe
Do you handle building control in Ilfracombe?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ilfracombe?
Including EX34, and the surrounding Devon area.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
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.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Ilfracombe?
As a guide, £2,130–£3,430 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £29,000–£46,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the 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.