Building regulations for extensions in Golders Green
We prepare building regulations for extensions for homes in Golders Green, as a stand-alone service or as the first stage of a design and build project.
- Guide price in Golders GreenFrom £1,150 inc VAT
- Approval routeFull plans or building notice
- Timescale2–5 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsN2, N3, NW2, NW4, NW11
Do I need planning permission in Golders Green?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Golders Green
Site visits are available across Golders Green (N2, N3, NW2, NW4, NW11). Neighbouring towns we cover include Cricklewood (2 miles), Kilburn (2 miles), Finchley (2 miles), Muswell Hill (3 miles).
Across London, terraced houses with narrow side returns and tight access are the norm, which shapes everything from party wall notices to how materials reach the back garden.
Included in a typical project
- Building regulations drawings and written specification
- Submission to the council or a registered building control approver
- Energy and glazing checks, including whole-house calculations if needed
- Inspection bookings throughout the build
- Completion certificate on sign-off
- Structural calculations for beams, lintels and foundations
Design and approval fees for Golders Green
Fees below are our Golders Green guide (×1.3, the London factor), including VAT. Council and building control fees are extra.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Building regulations drawings for a simple single-storey extension | £1,150 – £2,350 |
| Standard | Drawings plus structural calculations | £1,650 – £3,400 |
| Premium | Complex or two-storey pack with energy calculations | £2,850 – £4,950 |
Our design fee only. Building control charges are set by your council (or, in England and Wales, a registered building control approver) and quoted separately.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What happens next
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Golders Green
How long does this take for a Golders Green home?
2–5 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Who do I contract with in Golders Green?
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Golders Green?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Full plans or building notice?
A full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, which we usually recommend for extensions. A building notice is quicker to submit but carries more risk if something needs changing on site.
What are the insulation standards for an extension?
In England, new walls in an extension should achieve a U-value of 0.18 W/m²K, roofs 0.15 and floors 0.18, with windows at 1.4 and rooflights at 2.2. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland set their own figures.
Book a free site visit in Golders Green
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.