Bethnal Green annexe extensions, designed and built
Planning an annexe extension in Bethnal Green? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in Bethnal GreenFrom £71,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsE1, E2, E8, EC2A, EC2M

Will the council need to approve it?
In England an annexe that stays part of the household and connects to the house is assessed as an extension, but its size usually takes it beyond permitted development, so a householder application describing the ancillary use is the normal route.
The planning position for a specific Bethnal Green address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Extensions in and around Bethnal Green
Site visits are available across Bethnal Green (E1, E2, E8, EC2A, EC2M, EC3A). We also work in nearby Stepney (1 mile), Bow (2 miles), Highbury (2 miles), Stratford (3 miles).
For homes towards Essex, Waltham Abbey is around 11 miles away. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
Is an annexe extension right for your house?
- Relatives who need support close by
- Multi-generational families
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
Guide prices for Bethnal Green
For Bethnal Green we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.3, the factor we use for London. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Bethnal Green: £2,600 to £4,940 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £71,500 – £89,500 | £78,000 – £97,500 | £97,500 – £123,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £91,000 – £114,000 | £109,000 – £136,500 | £136,500 – £173,000 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £117,000 – £146,500 | £140,000 – £175,500 | £175,500 – £222,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Bethnal Green home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about an annexe extension in Bethnal Green
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Bethnal Green?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Bethnal Green?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Bethnal Green, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can the annexe have its own front door?
Yes, many do, but it should still connect to the main house to stay clearly part of it.
How much does an annexe extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,600 to £4,940 per m² including VAT. A one-bedroom annexe of about 35 m² is typically £109,000 to £136,500 at standard spec in Bethnal Green.
Book a free site visit in Bethnal Green
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.