Oxted, Surrey
Terraced house rear extension in Oxted
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Oxted 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.
Oxted sits in Surrey, with postcode districts including CR3, RH8 and RH9. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Surrey, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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 Oxted?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Oxted start from our South East England rate of £2,300–£3,700 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £31,000–£50,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £41,500–£66,500 |
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 Oxted?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Oxted is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Oxted like to extend?
Around Oxted the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a terraced house rear extension in Oxted comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Oxted
Neighbouring places we cover include Caterham (3.6 miles) and Biggin Hill (4.3 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Oxted
Can you match the brick or stone on my Oxted house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Oxted?
As a guide, £2,300–£3,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £31,000–£50,000 at that rate. Your written price follows 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.
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.
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 long does a rear extension take to build in Oxted?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.