Stanford-le-Hope house extensions
Looking to extend your home in Stanford-le-Hope? Start here: extension types, guide prices for Stanford-le-Hope, the planning rules that apply and how a project runs.
- Postcode districtsSS17
- Price regionEast of England (×1.06)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
What works best for Stanford-le-Hope houses?
The East of England mixes market-town terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates. Clay soils are common in parts of the region, which can affect foundation design.
For many houses here, double-storey extensions, wraparound extensions or bungalow extensions gives the most useful space for the budget.
Stanford-le-Hope extension prices at a glance
Every figure below is a guide for Stanford-le-Hope, adjusted for East of England build costs (×1.06) and including VAT. Design and council fees are shown separately on each page.
| Extension type | Example size | Standard spec (inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Side return extensions | 11 m² | £27,500 – £35,000 |
| Single-storey rear extensions | 20 m² | £43,000 – £55,500 |
| Wraparound extensions | 25 m² | £60,500 – £77,000 |
| Kitchen extensions | 20 m² | £44,500 – £56,500 |
| Orangery extensions | 16 m² | £47,000 – £59,500 |
| Extensions over a garage | 12 m² | £26,500 – £34,500 |
| Conservatory replacement extensions | 14 m² | £31,500 – £41,000 |
Covering Stanford-le-Hope and nearby
Postcode districts we cover around Stanford-le-Hope include SS17. Neighbouring towns we cover include Basildon (3 miles), Grays (6 miles), Benfleet (6 miles), Canvey Island (6 miles), South Ockendon (7 miles). Gravesend, in Kent, is roughly 6 miles from Stanford-le-Hope and also on our list.
Planning and building control in Stanford-le-Hope
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 two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
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).
Every extension type in Stanford-le-Hope
- Orangery extensions · from £31,500
- Home office extensions · from £16,500
- Side return extensions · from £19,000
- Bedroom extensions · from £27,500
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £22,000
- Annexe extensions · from £58,000
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £21,000
- Extensions over a garage · from £25,000
- Pitched roof extensions · from £23,500
- Double-storey extensions · from £40,000
- Glass box extensions · from £31,500
- Timber frame extensions · from £22,000
- Planning permission for extensions · from £350
- Side extensions · from £23,000
- Building regulations for extensions · from £950
- Kitchen extensions · from £28,500
- Bungalow extensions · from £27,500
- Porch extensions · from £4,200
- Wraparound extensions · from £38,000
- Flat roof extensions · from £22,000
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £14,500
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,250
Free site visit
We visit your Stanford-le-Hope home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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 about extensions in Stanford-le-Hope
How much does an extension cost in Stanford-le-Hope?
Using our East of England factor (×1.06), a standard-spec single-storey extension of 20 m² is a guide £43,000 to £55,500 including VAT, and a 32 m² two-storey extension £61,000 to £80,000. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I get a price before anyone visits?
Yes. This page shows guide prices adjusted for Stanford-le-Hope, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size and finish in about a minute.
Do you cover all of Stanford-le-Hope?
Yes, including the surrounding parts of Essex. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours need to be told?
If you apply for planning or prior approval the council notifies them, and in England party wall notices may be needed for work near a shared boundary.
How long does an extension take in Stanford-le-Hope?
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.
Book a free site visit in Stanford-le-Hope
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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