Annexe extensions in Stratford-upon-Avon: design, approvals and build
Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-AvonFrom £53,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCV37

Working in Stratford-upon-Avon
Site visits are available across Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37). Neighbouring towns we cover include Warwick (8 miles), Leamington Spa (10 miles), Kenilworth (12 miles), Bedworth (22 miles).
Evesham, in Worcestershire, is roughly 12 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
Planning rules that apply in Stratford-upon-Avon
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 Stratford-upon-Avon address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
Who an annexe extension suits
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
- Multi-generational families
- Relatives who need support close by
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 Stratford-upon-Avon
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 Stratford-upon-Avon: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Our process, step by step
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about an annexe extension in Stratford-upon-Avon
Do you cover all of Stratford-upon-Avon?
Yes. We cover Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 Stratford-upon-Avon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
How much does an annexe extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,940 to £3,690 per m² including VAT. A one-bedroom annexe of about 35 m² is typically £81,000 to £102,000 at standard spec in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Book a free site visit in Stratford-upon-Avon
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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