Fleetwood, Lancashire
Terraced house rear extension in Fleetwood
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Fleetwood 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.
Fleetwood and its postcode districts FY5 and FY7 are part of our Lancashire coverage. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Lancashire, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Fleetwood?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Fleetwood start from our North West England rate of £1,930–£3,100 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Fleetwood?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood like to extend?
Fleetwood has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
How a terraced house rear extension in Fleetwood 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Fleetwood
Neighbouring places we cover include Cleveleys (3.5 miles) and Thornton-Cleveleys (3.6 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Fleetwood
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.
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 deep can I go on a terrace?
3 metres under permitted development in England, or up to 6 metres with prior approval outside designated land.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Fleetwood?
As a guide, £1,930–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £26,000–£42,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Fleetwood?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Fleetwood?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.