Taunton, Somerset
Terraced house rear extension in Taunton
Thinking about a terraced house rear extension in Taunton? Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Taunton (TA1) as part of our Somerset work. On a Taunton terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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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 Taunton?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Taunton 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 |
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 Taunton?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Taunton is set by England's householder rules and your council.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part 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 Taunton like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Taunton, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a terraced house rear extension in Taunton 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Taunton
We also build rear extensions for terraced houses in nearby Bridgwater (8.9 miles) and Chard (11.5 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Taunton
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Do you handle building control in Taunton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Taunton?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Taunton?
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.