Rotherhithe, Greater London
Terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe
Terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe: rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
We cover Rotherhithe (E1, E1W and SE16) as part of our Greater London work. In Rotherhithe 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 Rotherhithe?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe start from our London rate of £2,660–£4,290 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £36,000–£58,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £48,000–£77,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe 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. 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 Rotherhithe like to extend?
Period terraces in Rotherhithe sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.
How a terraced house rear extension in Rotherhithe 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Terraced house rear extensions near Rotherhithe
From Rotherhithe, the nearest places we also cover are Whitechapel (1.2 miles) and Limehouse (1.2 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Rotherhithe
What postcode areas do you cover around Rotherhithe?
Including E1, E1W and SE16, and the surrounding Greater London area.
Is the site visit in Rotherhithe free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Do you handle building control in Rotherhithe?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Rotherhithe?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.