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House Extensions

Understanding types, planning permissions, and building control essentials

House Extensions

Different types, planning tips, and building control essentials.

Types

From single-storey to loft conversions, choose what fits your home.

A cozy single-storey house extension blending seamlessly with the original building.
A cozy single-storey house extension blending seamlessly with the original building.
Planning

Understand local rules and prepare your application carefully.

Building control ensures safety and compliance throughout construction.

Control
Architectural plans and permits laid out on a wooden desk.
Architectural plans and permits laid out on a wooden desk.
Construction workers inspecting a house extension site for building compliance.
Construction workers inspecting a house extension site for building compliance.

FAQs

What is a house extension?

A house extension adds extra space by building onto your existing home.

Do I need planning permission?
What types of extensions exist?
What is building control approval?
How long does it take?

Some extensions need planning permission; check local rules first.

Common types include single-storey, double-storey, wrap-around, and conservatories.

Building control ensures your extension meets safety and construction standards.

Most extensions take a few months from planning to completion.

Gallery

Different house extensions and planning stages

A cozy rear kitchen extension with large glass doors opening to a garden.
A cozy rear kitchen extension with large glass doors opening to a garden.
Side return extension showing the blend of old brickwork and modern design.
Side return extension showing the blend of old brickwork and modern design.
Loft conversion with skylights bringing natural light into the new bedroom.
Loft conversion with skylights bringing natural light into the new bedroom.
Planning permission documents and blueprints laid out on a table.
Planning permission documents and blueprints laid out on a table.
Building control inspection in progress on a newly constructed extension.
Building control inspection in progress on a newly constructed extension.

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