Glass box extensions in Holloway: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on glass extensions in Holloway, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in HollowayFrom £39,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsN1C, N5, N6, N7, N19
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.
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).
Who a glass extension suits
- Garden-facing dining rooms
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
- Small infill spaces and side returns
Covering Holloway
Postcode districts we cover around Holloway include N1C, N5, N6, N7, N19, NW5. The same team covers Highbury (1 mile), Camden Town (1 mile), Chalk Farm (1 mile), Harringay (2 miles), all within easy reach.
Borehamwood, in Hertfordshire, is roughly 10 miles from Holloway and also on our list. London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
Guide prices for Holloway
Prices below are for Holloway, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Holloway: £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £39,000 – £49,500 | £44,500 – £60,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £46,500 – £56,500 | £54,500 – £69,000 | £67,000 – £90,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £70,000 – £84,500 | £81,500 – £103,000 | £100,500 – £136,000 |
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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
We visit your Holloway home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a glass extension in Holloway
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Holloway?
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 Holloway?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Holloway 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.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £3,900 to £7,540 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £54,500 to £69,000 in Holloway.
Book a free site visit in Holloway
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.