House extensions in Torquay
Planning an extension in Torquay? Compare extension types, see guide prices adjusted for Torquay and book a free site visit.
- Postcode districtsTQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
- Price regionSouth West England (×1.02)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Planning and building control in Torquay
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
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.
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).
Which extension suits a Torquay home?
South West homes range from terraced streets in the cities to stone cottages and bungalows in the countryside, and conservation areas are common in historic centres.
Depending on the plot, annexe extensions and orangery extensions are often the strongest options, with pitched roof extensions worth considering where there is room.
Popular extension prices in Torquay
Every figure below is a guide for Torquay, adjusted for South West England build costs (×1.02) and including VAT. Design and council fees are shown separately on each page.
| Extension type | Example size | Standard spec (inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound extensions | 25 m² | £58,500 – £74,000 |
| Single-storey rear extensions | 20 m² | £41,500 – £53,500 |
| Conservatory replacement extensions | 14 m² | £30,500 – £39,500 |
| Double-storey extensions | 32 m² | £58,500 – £77,000 |
| Kitchen extensions | 20 m² | £42,500 – £54,500 |
| Side return extensions | 11 m² | £26,500 – £34,000 |
| Orangery extensions | 16 m² | £45,500 – £57,500 |
Areas we cover around Torquay
We cover Torquay and the postcode districts TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4. The same team covers Paignton (3 miles), Newton Abbot (6 miles), Exmouth (12 miles), Exeter (18 miles), Plymouth (28 miles), all within easy reach. Just over the Dorset border, Bridport is about 38 miles away.
Choose an extension type
- Annexe extensions · from £56,000
- Building regulations for extensions · from £900
- Planning permission for extensions · from £350
- Glass box extensions · from £30,500
- Orangery extensions · from £30,500
- Porch extensions · from £4,050
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £21,000
- Pitched roof extensions · from £22,500
- Side return extensions · from £18,000
- Extensions over a garage · from £24,000
- Kitchen extensions · from £27,500
- Wraparound extensions · from £36,500
- Flat roof extensions · from £21,000
- Side extensions · from £22,000
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £20,000
- Timber frame extensions · from £21,000
- Bedroom extensions · from £26,500
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,200
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £14,000
- Bungalow extensions · from £26,500
- Home office extensions · from £16,000
- Double-storey extensions · from £38,500
Free site visit
We visit your Torquay home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions about extensions in Torquay
How much does an extension cost in Torquay?
Using our South West England factor (×1.02), a standard-spec single-storey extension of 20 m² is a guide £41,500 to £53,500 including VAT, and a 32 m² two-storey extension £58,500 to £77,000. Your written price follows the survey.
How long does an extension take in Torquay?
Usually 2 to 4 months of design and approvals, then 10 to 16 weeks on site for a single-storey extension or 16 to 24 weeks for two storeys.
Who do I contract with?
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.
Can I get a price before anyone visits?
Yes. This page shows guide prices adjusted for Torquay, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size and finish in about a minute.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Torquay?
Not always. It depends on the size, position and your property's history. Many single-storey rear extensions in England are permitted development or can use prior approval.
Book a free site visit in Torquay
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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