Annexe extensions in Keynsham
Thinking about an annexe extension for your Keynsham home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in KeynshamFrom £56,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBS31

Annexe extension prices in Keynsham
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Keynsham we use our South West England factor (×1.02). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Keynsham: £2,040 to £3,880 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £56,000 – £70,500 | £61,000 – £76,500 | £76,500 – £97,000 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £71,000 – £89,500 | £85,500 – £107,500 | £107,000 – £136,000 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £91,500 – £115,000 | £110,000 – £138,000 | £137,500 – £174,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning rules that apply in Keynsham
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Covering Keynsham
Postcode districts we cover around Keynsham include BS31. The same team covers Bath (6 miles), Nailsea (11 miles), Portishead (13 miles), Frome (15 miles), all within easy reach.
Kingswood, in Gloucestershire, is roughly 3 miles from Keynsham and also on our list. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
Is an annexe extension right for your house?
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
- Relatives who need support close by
- 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.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about annexe extensions
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Keynsham?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Keynsham, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Keynsham 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.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Keynsham
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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