Newton Abbot, Devon
Terraced house rear extension in Newton Abbot
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Newton Abbot. 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.
Newton Abbot is covered from our Devon round, including TQ12. In Newton Abbot we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
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 Newton Abbot?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Newton Abbot start from our South West England rate of £2,130–£3,430 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Newton Abbot?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Newton Abbot is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Newton Abbot like to extend?
Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Newton Abbot
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Newton Abbot
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 Newton Abbot?
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.
How do you keep the house clean?
Dust screens, floor protection and a single protected route through the house.
What postcode areas do you cover around Newton Abbot?
Including TQ12, and the surrounding Devon area.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Newton Abbot?
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.