Annexe extensions in Brighouse: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build annexe extensions in Brighouse and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
- Guide price in BrighouseFrom £51,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsHD2, HD6, HX5
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
How much does an annexe extension cost in Brighouse?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Brighouse we use our Yorkshire and the Humber factor (×0.94). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Brighouse: £1,880 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £51,500 – £65,000 | £56,000 – £70,500 | £70,500 – £89,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £65,500 – £82,500 | £78,500 – £99,000 | £98,500 – £125,500 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £84,500 – £106,000 | £101,500 – £127,000 | £126,500 – £161,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Who an annexe extension suits
- Relatives who need support close by
- Multi-generational families
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
Accessibility is cheaper to design in than to retrofit. Level access, a 900 mm door width, a level-access shower and space to turn a wheelchair can all be planned into the footprint for little extra cost.
Local to Brighouse
Our survey diary covers Brighouse, including HD2, HD6, HX5. The same team covers Halifax (3 miles), Cleckheaton (3 miles), Liversedge (4 miles), Huddersfield (4 miles), all within easy reach.
Yorkshire and the Humber combines stone-built terraces in the Pennine towns with brick semis and newer estates elsewhere, so materials and roof details need matching with care.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Brighouse
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Brighouse, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for an annexe extension in Brighouse?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of Brighouse?
Yes. We cover Brighouse and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Does an annexe extension need planning permission?
Usually yes, because of its size and the way it will be used. Councils check that it stays ancillary to the main house, so the application must describe the use clearly.
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.
Book a free site visit in Brighouse
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.