extensions

molit

Hi,

Had a quick look through a few threads but wanted to confirm the follwoing:

I'm currentrly buying a bungalow. The kitchen is very snmall, so I am thinking about putting a single story extnesion on the back of the house -0 probably about 2.5 metres. Am I right in thinking I dont need planning permission for this under a law introduced in 2008.

Also very a[pproximately, how much would you think a single stoery 2.5m x5m extenions would cost - I have no idea in reality and was thinking of the order 10-15k?

RLH33

There is a good chance that you won't need planning permission, however it can depend on whether the house is in a conservation area or whether the permitted development rights were removed from the original planning permission when it was built.

I would speak to your local Council and tell them what you want to do. They will probably have a system whereby you either fill out a questionnaire or write to them with details, including sketch plans of the proposed extension, and they will then write back to you to say whether it needs permission or not. Some Council's charge but some don't for this service.

td

Hi,

We just had a quote for a garage sized extension (sorry don't know measurements) to add onto our kitchen to make a kitchen diner: 2 quotes so far similar prices of £13000 tofully plastered, plumbed and electrics completed stage - just kitchen to fit after that.

HTH

TD

slummymummyof3

A lot depends on whether it is rendered (blockwork which is quicker to lay) or brickwork. You can save a lot of money by doing things like identifying the roof tiles and looking to buy them 2nd hand on ebay.....if you are not in any immediate hurry and can afford the time to wait.