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House Extension Plans · London & Home Counties

House extension plans London councils actually approve

Chartered extension drawings for planning permission — delivered in days, not months, and revised until your council says yes. Start with a free approval-odds score built from live council data.

★★★★★ Rated 4.9/5 by London homeowners96% approval rate · 2,400+ drawings delivered
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Extension drawings built around your council's rules

Every London borough reads a house extension differently. A rear extension that sails through Croydon can be refused in Camden over a single overlooked policy on outlook, daylight or neighbouring amenity. That is why our extension plans start with your local planning authority, not a generic template: we check your council's approval patterns, its residential design guidance and any Article 4 directions or conservation-area rules that apply to your street before a single line is drawn.

Your drawing pack includes existing and proposed floor plans, elevations and a site location plan — everything your council requires for a householder planning application, prepared by chartered professionals who produce extension drawings for London homes every working day. We design to the exact wording of your borough's policies, so your application lands on the case officer's desk looking like an approval, not an argument.

And because we stand behind the work, revisions are free until you have a decision. If the planners push back, we amend the extension plans and resubmit — you never pay twice to get to yes.

Isometric diagram of a rear extension on a London terraced house with permitted development dimensions

Do I need planning permission for a house extension in London?

Most single-storey rear extensions in London do not need planning permission — they fall under permitted development, provided they stay within set limits. You will usually need full planning permission for your extension if any of the following apply:

  • The extension extends more than 6m beyond the rear wall of a terraced or semi-detached house (8m for detached) — and beyond 3m/4m without prior approval
  • It is a two-storey extension within 7m of the rear boundary
  • It would cover more than half the land around the original house
  • It is taller than 4m, or higher than the existing roof ridge
  • Your home is a flat or maisonette — permitted development rights do not apply
  • You live in a conservation area, or your borough has removed rights with an Article 4 direction
  • Materials would differ significantly from the existing house

From first call to approved plans in four steps

A fixed, transparent process refined over 2,400+ drawing packs — most London extension plans are ready to submit within seven days.

  1. 1

    Free approval check

    Enter your postcode and project details. We score your approval odds against live decision data from your borough before you spend a penny.

  2. 2

    Measured survey

    We survey your property — in person or from verified measurements — and produce accurate existing drawings of your home as it stands.

  3. 3

    Design & drawings

    Chartered designers draw your extension to your brief and your council's design guidance: floor plans, elevations, sections and site plans.

  4. 4

    Submission & approval

    We handle the planning application end to end, respond to your case officer, and revise the drawings free until you get a decision.

Every extension type, one drawing team

Whatever you're planning, the same chartered team takes it from survey to submitted application.

Single-storey rear extensions

The classic London kitchen-diner extension — maximised under permitted development or full planning, with glazing and roof options planners accept.

Side return & wraparound

Reclaim the dead alley beside your terrace. We handle the tricky boundary, daylight and neighbour-amenity rules these designs trigger.

Double-storey extensions

Two floors of extra space — bedrooms above, kitchen below. Carefully composed elevations that overcome the stricter scrutiny two storeys attract.

Kitchen & garden-room extensions

Light-filled rear additions with bifolds, rooflights and level thresholds — drawn so building control sign-off follows smoothly.

Porch & front extensions

Front-of-house additions where design sensitivity matters most. We match materials and proportions so planners have nothing to object to.

Building regs & structural pack

Once planning is granted, we produce the building regulation drawings and coordinate structural calculations so your builder can price and start.

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Tell us about your project and get a fixed, no-obligation quote back within one working day. If you don't need planning permission at all, we'll tell you that too — for free.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do house extension plans cost in London?

Every home and borough is different, so we price each project individually and guarantee a fixed, no-obligation quote within one working day — with free revisions until your council approves. Request a quote and we'll also tell you if your extension doesn't need planning permission at all.

How long do extension drawings take?

Most house extension plans are delivered within 7 days of the survey. A full householder planning application then typically takes the council 8 weeks to determine. We prepare and submit everything, so the only waiting you do is on the council's clock, not ours.

What drawings do I need for a house extension planning application?

A London householder application needs existing and proposed floor plans, existing and proposed elevations, a site location plan at 1:1250, and a block plan. Some boroughs also ask for sections or a design statement. Every pack we produce includes all required drawings for your specific council.

Do you cover my London borough?

Yes — we prepare extension plans across all 33 London boroughs and the Home Counties, including Surrey, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire. Because we track live approval data for each local planning authority, our drawings are tuned to how your council actually decides.

What if my council refuses the extension?

We revise the drawings and resubmit free of charge. Most refusals are resolved with targeted amendments — reducing a projection, adjusting a window, changing materials. Our 96% approval rate reflects designs prepared for approval the first time, but if the planners push back, we keep working until you have a decision.

Can you handle the planning application as well as the drawings?

Yes. Our planning application service covers the entire submission: preparing forms, calculating fees, uploading drawings to the Planning Portal, liaising with your case officer, and responding to any queries — so you never have to deal with the council directly.

Do I need an architect for a house extension in London?

No — you need accurate, policy-compliant drawings, which chartered architectural designers and technicians produce at a fraction of traditional architect fees. Councils do not require drawings to come from a registered architect; they require them to be correct, to scale and compliant with local policy.

House extension plans by London borough

Local drawings tuned to each council's design guidance, with live borough approval rates. Pick your area:

House extension plans in Ealing — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Ealing

House extension plans in Ealing — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Wandsworth — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Wandsworth

House extension plans in Wandsworth — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Bromley — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Bromley

House extension plans in Bromley — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Barnet — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Barnet

House extension plans in Barnet — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Harrow — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Harrow

House extension plans in Harrow — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Sutton — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Sutton

House extension plans in Sutton — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Richmond upon Thames — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Richmond upon Thames

House extension plans in Richmond upon Thames — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Kingston upon Thames — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Kingston upon Thames

House extension plans in Kingston upon Thames — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Camden — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Camden

House extension plans in Camden — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Islington — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Islington

House extension plans in Islington — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Haringey — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Haringey

House extension plans in Haringey — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Enfield — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Enfield

House extension plans in Enfield — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Waltham Forest — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Waltham Forest

House extension plans in Waltham Forest — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Hillingdon — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Hillingdon

House extension plans in Hillingdon — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Hounslow — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Hounslow

House extension plans in Hounslow — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Hammersmith and Fulham — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Hammersmith and Fulham

House extension plans in Hammersmith and Fulham — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Kensington and Chelsea — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Kensington and Chelsea

House extension plans in Kensington and Chelsea — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Westminster — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Westminster

House extension plans in Westminster — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Merton — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Merton

House extension plans in Merton — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Lambeth — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Lambeth

House extension plans in Lambeth — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Croydon — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Croydon

House extension plans in Croydon — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Hackney — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Hackney

House extension plans in Hackney — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Newham — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Newham

House extension plans in Newham — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Redbridge — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Redbridge

House extension plans in Redbridge — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Barking and Dagenham — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Barking and Dagenham

House extension plans in Barking and Dagenham — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Havering — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Havering

House extension plans in Havering — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Greenwich — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Greenwich

House extension plans in Greenwich — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Lewisham — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Lewisham

House extension plans in Lewisham — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Bexley — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Bexley

House extension plans in Bexley — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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House extension plans in Southwark — a glazed single-storey rear extension on a period home

House extension plans in Southwark

House extension plans in Southwark — single and double-storey drawings submitted for you and revised free until your council approves.

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