Worcester, Worcestershire
Terraced house rear extension in Worcester
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for terraced houses in Worcester and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Worcester (WR1, WR2, WR3 and WR4) as part of our Worcestershire work. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Worcestershire, 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 Worcester?
For Worcester we work from the West Midlands rate: £2,050–£3,300 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Worcester?
The planning route for a terraced house rear extension in Worcester is set by England's householder rules and your council.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Worcester like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Worcester. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a terraced house rear extension in Worcester 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Worcester
We also build rear extensions for terraced houses in nearby Droitwich (6.1 miles) and Great Malvern (7.0 miles).
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Other work in Worcester:
FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Worcester
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.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Worcester?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Worcester?
Including WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 and WR8, and the surrounding Worcestershire area.
Do you handle building control in Worcester?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.