Description

SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION

Under the Permitted development rights for householders: technical guidance you have the right to build a single storey rear extension at the rear of your home using materials that are either the same as or similar to those of your existing property, all without needing prior notice or planning permission.

• If the extension is attached to another house, it must not extend beyond the rear wall of the existing home by more than 3 meters, or 4 meters if it stands alone (Detached).
• The materials used should closely match those of the current house.
• The extension’s size should not surpass 50% of the land surrounding the original house. The “original” house refers to its state when it was first built or, for properties constructed before 1948, its condition as of July 1, 1948.
• The height of the extension should be under 4 meters, or under 3 meters if it is within 2 meters of a property boundary.
• The eaves and ridge height must not exceed those of the existing structure.