Annexe extensions in Kent
Kent homeowners can use us for the whole annexe extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £61,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Towns covered23
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Kent
Is an annexe extension right for your house?
- Relatives who need support close by
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
- Multi-generational families
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.
Guide prices for Kent
Prices below are for Kent, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Kent: £2,240 to £4,260 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £61,500 – £77,500 | £67,000 – £84,500 | £84,000 – £106,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £78,000 – £98,500 | £94,000 – £118,000 | £117,500 – £149,000 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £100,500 – £126,500 | £120,500 – £151,500 | £151,000 – £192,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Covering Kent
Towns we cover in Kent include Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent, Canterbury. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
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 Kent address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
From first visit to completion
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Annexe extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Kent?
Yes, across the whole of Kent. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Kent?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Kent be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How much does an annexe extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,240 to £4,260 per m² including VAT. A one-bedroom annexe of about 35 m² is typically £94,000 to £118,000 at standard spec in Kent.
Will an annexe affect council tax?
It can. Some annexes are assessed separately for council tax, with discounts or exemptions in some cases when occupied by a relative. Check with the Valuation Office Agency (England and Wales), your local assessor (Scotland) or Land & Property Services (Northern Ireland).
Book a free site visit in Kent
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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