HOME EXTENSIONS
"Permitted Development, Householder Planning
or Full Planning? All Explained Here!"
Which Planning Route?
Permitted Development Route
You can carry out certain types of building work without needing to apply for planning permission. These are called "permitted development rights". Bear in mind that the permitted development rights which apply to many common projects for houses do not apply to flats, maisonettes or other buildings.
Planning Permission Route
Planning permission refers to the approval needed from your local authority before various forms of construction, expansion or demolition can begin. It is often required if you are building something new, making a major change, such as building an extension or changing the use of your building.
"These are typically used to create larger open plan living spaces blending indoor/outdoor spaces"
Transform your living space with a stunning rear extension! As the name suggests, this type of extension is placed at the back of your property, allowing you to extend onto your existing garden or patio areas. Whether you're looking to create a larger open-plan living space or want to blend the indoor and outdoor areas seamlessly, a rear extension is the perfect solution. The best part? Smaller rear extensions can often be completed without planning permission, saving you both time and hassle. And even larger extensions can be completed in just 3-6 months, depending on your specific needs and preferences.
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Enhance your living space and create the ultimate family home with a wrap-around extension! This incredible extension combines a side return and rear extension, moving the outer walls in two directions and dramatically extending your living space. With a wrap-around extension, you can enjoy a huge open-plan space where you can get a decent-sized kitchen, dining area, and seating space all in the same area. One of the best things about wrap-around extensions is the way they seamlessly blend the indoors and outdoors, using bifold doors and rooflights to create a natural flow between garden and home.
"Creating huge open plan spaces giving you a decent sized kitchen, dining area and seating space"
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"Using an alleyway or path down the side of your house is a very popular way of extending your home"
Do you have an unused alleyway or path down the side of your house? Don't let it go to waste! Side return extensions are a fantastic way to extend your home and create a more spacious living environment. Even if the extension itself is quite small, it can have a transformative effect on your interior space without the need for planning permission. Plus, with a side return extension, you'll have the opportunity to replace lost windows in the wall with beautiful rooflights above, letting in more natural daylight than a window facing onto a fence or wall. With a side return extension, you can finally make use of that wasted space.
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Take your home to the next level with a double storey extension! By extending over two floors instead of one, you can double your space without doubling your costs. In fact, a double storey extension typically only costs 50% more than a single storey one, making it an affordable and practical way to enhance your living space. With a double storey extension, you can choose from one of the three shapes described rear, side return, or wrap-around. This flexibility allows you to design a space that meets your unique needs and preferences, whether you're looking for a larger kitchen, more bedrooms, or a versatile living space for your family.
"These types of extensions give you the advantage of having double the space but not double the cost"
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"This is a type of extension that is built onto an existing single-story structure"
Transform your single-story structure into a stunning two-story masterpiece with a side extension! This amazing extension option is perfect for homeowners who want to add an extra bedroom and/or bathroom to the upper floor space. Many homes already have a single-story garage to the side, making a side extension a practical and cost-effective choice. Plus, the hidden benefit of this type of extension is that it is only used when you want the upstairs floor extending, leaving your garden space untouched and available for outdoor enjoyment. Our team of experts will provide you with professional advice and checks to ensure that your garage has adequate foundations for this type of extension.
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Don't let your attic go to waste! If you're tired of storing junk and cobwebs, a dormer extension may be the perfect solution. By removing the pitch of the roof and creating a flat roof in line with the top of the current pitch, a dormer extension creates a squared off box space that is perfect for creating additional living space. Whether you're looking to add a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom or more space for kids' bedrooms, a dormer extension can give you the extra space you need. The best part? Dormer extensions rarely require planning permission and are very affordable compared to other extension work.
"Dormer extensions rarely require planning permission and are very affordable"
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What Our Clients Say
"I have known the director of Buildview for some years and he is now in the process of assisting me with an extensive building project on my home and has also resolved some difficult planning and party wall issues in respect to my project. His in-depth knowledge of construction and trustworthiness are the main reasons why I have chosen Buildview to undertake my building project."
