Staffordshire
Rear extensions for terraced houses in Staffordshire
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Across Staffordshire we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.

In Stoke-on-Trent we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else. Staffordshire has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Staffordshire?
A terraced house rear extension in Staffordshire is priced at £2,050–£3,300 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £27,500–£44,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £37,000–£59,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Staffordshire?
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.
Where in Staffordshire 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.
Do both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
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.
Do you cover all of Staffordshire?
We cover 19 towns and districts in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.