Forth Valley
Rear extensions for terraced houses in Forth Valley
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Across Forth Valley we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa.
In Stirling we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else. Post-war semis and terraces are common around Forth Valley, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Forth Valley?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Forth Valley start from our Scotland rate of £1,950–£3,140 per square metre, including VAT. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £26,500–£42,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £35,000–£56,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Forth Valley?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
There is no Party Wall Act in Scotland; neighbour matters are handled through the title deeds, common law and written agreement before work starts.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Forth Valley do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Will my terrace be in a conservation area?
Many Victorian terraces are. Your council's map shows it; we check at the survey.
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.
Do you cover all of Forth Valley?
We cover 6 towns and districts in Forth Valley, including Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.