A single story rear extension is the most popular way to add extra room to your property without the need for planning permission. Extensions can be a savvy investment, adding value to your property. So, before you get started, let’s take a look at what an extension entails and what types there are.
Types of Extension
A single story rear extension is an extremely popular choice in the UK although you will also find side return extension and wrapped extension. If you live in a terraced property a side return extension can make use of the awkward space left over that you have to the rear of your home. A typical rear extension will extend across the whole of the back of your build, from wall to wall, and extending out into your garden.
Single Story Rear Extension : Permitted Development Rights
When you are extending your property on only one level, you can usually do so under permitted development rights. This means that you won’t need to seek planning permission. To extend your home without planning permission, there will be limitations on the percentage of volumetric space you can extend by. You can check out the rules in the Planning Portal you find online, or take the advice of your professional house extension builders. A house extension is not a project you should try and carry out alone, and is definitely a job best left for the experts.
If you need planning permission, then scale drawing s of your single story rear extension will be required. Once again, this is a job that is best left to the professionals. An architect can draw up and submit these plans for you, outlining all changes that will be made to your property.
What to Use your Extension For
When planning a rear extension it is important to decide what you will use the room for. If you live in a terraced dwelling, then a kitchen-diner is a popular option. Old terraced homes usually have a small kitchen and separate living and dining areas. This type of design is not in keeping with modern family living. Opening out the ground floor of your home will ensure you make the most of the space you have, bringing warmth and much-needed light into your home.
Plumbing and Electrical Installation
When extending your home you will need to think about your plumbing and electrical installations. You will need to add additional radiators to your new rooms, extending your existing central heating system.
Depending on what you are going to use your new space for, you will also need to think about plumbing. An extension that will house a bathroom or kitchen will need plumbing and electrical installations as well as gas for central heating. These are once again all jobs that should be carried out by the experts and not jobs you should try and do yourself to save money. Your rear extension will add both space and value to your home when you do things properly, using professional tradesmen for all stages of your build.