Planning permission for extensions in Kelso
For Kelso homeowners we handle planning permission for extensions, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in KelsoFrom £300 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale8–13 weeks typical decision period
- Postcode districtsTD5
What is included
- Liaison with the planning officer
- Planning history and constraints check for your address
- Application forms, plans and supporting statements
- Advice if conditions are attached or changes are requested
- Submission and fee payment guidance
- Route recommendation in writing
Working in Kelso
Our survey diary covers Kelso, including TD5. Nearby, we also take on projects in Galashiels (16 miles), Hawick (19 miles), Peebles (31 miles).
Scotland's housing includes sandstone villas, terraces and tenements in the cities and plenty of post-war and modern houses and bungalows elsewhere. A building warrant is needed before work starts.
Design and approval fees for Kelso
These are guide fees for Kelso, adjusted for Scotland (×0.98) and including VAT. Council application and inspection fees are paid separately.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Permitted development confirmed in writing (certificate or notification) | £300 – £650 |
| Standard | Householder planning application handled | £550 – £1,100 |
| Premium | Application with heritage or design statements, and responses to the council | £850 – £1,600 |
Our handling fee only. Council fees are extra and are set by the Scottish Government. Drawings are priced separately.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Kelso
In Scotland the questions are whether the extension falls within householder permitted development (Classes 1A to 1D) or needs planning permission from the council, and the building warrant, which is required before construction begins and is followed by a completion certificate.
Homes in conservation areas, national scenic areas and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of Scottish Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council as planning authority.
From first visit to completion
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Kelso
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Kelso, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Kelso?
Yes. We cover Kelso and the surrounding parts of Scottish Borders. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does this take for a Kelso home?
8–13 weeks typical decision period, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
What happens if planning is refused?
You can revise the design and reapply, or appeal. We read the officer’s report and tell you honestly which option has a better chance.
Book a free site visit in Kelso
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
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.