Annexe extensions across Ludlow
Ludlow homeowners can use us for the whole annexe extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in LudlowFrom £53,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY8
Working in Ludlow
Across SY8, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bridgnorth (15 miles), Telford (24 miles), Shrewsbury (24 miles), Wellington (24 miles).
Leominster, in Herefordshire, is roughly 10 miles from Ludlow and also on our list. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Guide prices for Ludlow
These guide figures apply our West Midlands adjustment (×0.97) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Ludlow: £1,940 to £3,690 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £53,000 – £67,000 | £58,000 – £73,000 | £72,500 – £92,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £67,500 – £85,000 | £81,000 – £102,000 | £101,500 – £129,500 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £87,000 – £109,500 | £104,500 – £131,000 | £130,500 – £166,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Who an annexe extension suits
- 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.
Planning rules that apply in Ludlow
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 Ludlow 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.
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).
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 Ludlow home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about an annexe extension in Ludlow
Who do I contract with for an annexe extension in Ludlow?
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.
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Ludlow?
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 Ludlow?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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).
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 Ludlow
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.