Extension/Planning question

[nrwilliams]

Hello,

I am thinking about an extension on the rear of my property. What generally is the correct procedure for doing this? I am thinking about either a single storey or 2 storey depending on cost.

The only way I can see to decided is to mock up some drawings for both and get quotes/estimates from builders. Then subject to these apply for the relevant planning permission.

Is this the way people normally go about this? I dont want to apply for a two storey extension and then find that the costs are prohiitive. Nor do I want to annoy builders by asking them to estimate on an extension that does not have planning.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks

Neil

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Yeh, mock up some drawings and get quotes.
It's potential work for someone, they will estimate on non-approved plans.
I would always go for 2 rather than single storey, providing planning pass it.
It will be worth considering having your drawings done professionally, when it comes to the application though.

 

[nrwilliams]

Excellent thanks.

I cannot see why planning will not pass it as other houses in area have similar sorts and size of extensions, the only prohibitive factor is cost at the moment.

I will sharpen my pencil and start drawing

 

[jeds]

I would check out planning in a bit more detail if I were you. It may be that you can achieve what you want under permitted development.

Telephone a local building surveyor and have a chat. I do this all the time and very often make a brief visit to give initial advice FOC.

 

[nickjb]

Good advice from jeds. Permitted development might be an option

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/buildingwork/projects/workcommonextensionreal/

My local authority has loads of useful information about the planning process on their website, hopefully yours is the same. You should be able to get a good idea of what you can do before spending money.