Annexe extensions for homes in Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe 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 ScunthorpeFrom £52,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDN15, DN16, DN17

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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
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).
Annexe extension prices in Scunthorpe
These guide figures apply our East Midlands adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Scunthorpe: £1,900 to £3,610 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £52,000 – £65,500 | £57,000 – £71,500 | £71,000 – £90,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £66,500 – £83,500 | £79,500 – £100,000 | £99,500 – £126,500 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £85,500 – £107,000 | £102,500 – £128,500 | £128,000 – £162,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Kitchenette, shower room and bedroom finish
- Separate or shared heating and hot water
- Design for accessibility: level thresholds, wider doors, walk-in shower
- Planning application describing ancillary use
- Fire separation and alarms to building regulations
Working in Scunthorpe
Across DN15, DN16, DN17, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Gainsborough (14 miles), Grimsby (24 miles), Lincoln (25 miles), Cleethorpes (26 miles).
For homes towards East Riding of Yorkshire, Brough is around 11 miles away. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about annexe extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Scunthorpe, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Scunthorpe?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Scunthorpe?
Yes. We cover Scunthorpe and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire. 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.
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 Scunthorpe
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.