Annexe extensions across Walkden
Planning an annexe extension in Walkden? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in WalkdenFrom £52,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBL4, M27, M28, M29, M38
What is included
- Separate or shared heating and hot water
- Kitchenette, shower room and bedroom finish
- Planning application describing ancillary use
- Design for accessibility: level thresholds, wider doors, walk-in shower
- Fire separation and alarms to building regulations
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.
How much does an annexe extension cost in Walkden?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Walkden we use our North West England factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Walkden: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Walkden
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 Walkden
Site visits are available across Walkden (BL4, M27, M28, M29, M38). Nearby, we also take on projects in Farnworth (2 miles), Swinton (2 miles), Tyldesley (3 miles), Eccles (4 miles).
For homes towards Merseyside, Golborne is around 9 miles away. The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
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
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about annexe extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Walkden?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Walkden 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 I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Walkden, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Walkden
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.