Home office extensions in Norbury
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build home office extensions in Norbury and the surrounding Greater London area.
- Guide price in NorburyFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–12 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR7, SE19, SE27, SW16
Do I need planning permission in Norbury?
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Local to Norbury
Postcode districts we cover around Norbury include CR7, SE19, SE27, SW16. Nearby, we also take on projects in Upper Norwood (1 mile), Streatham (1 mile), Tooting (2 miles), South Norwood (2 miles).
Ewell, in Surrey, is roughly 7 miles from Norbury and also on our list. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
What should I budget for a home office extension in Norbury?
Prices below are for Norbury, using the London factor of ×1.3. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Norbury: £2,400 to £4,420 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £22,000 – £28,500 | £28,000 – £35,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £26,000 – £31,500 | £30,500 – £39,000 | £38,500 – £49,000 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £36,000 – £43,000 | £41,500 – £53,000 | £52,500 – £66,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Who a home office extension suits
- People who work from home most of the week
- Homes where a loft or garden room is not practical
- Households that need a second quiet room
North-facing glass and rooflights give steadier light for screen work. Where the office faces south, we use deeper reveals or external shading to keep glare and heat down.
Our process, step by step
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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 home office extension in Norbury
Do I need building regulations approval in Norbury?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a home office extension in Norbury?
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.
Will my neighbours in Norbury 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.
How much does a home office extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,400 to £4,420 per m² including VAT. An 11 m² standard-spec office is typically £30,500 to £39,000 in Norbury.
Is an attached office better than a garden office?
An attached office shares the house heating and broadband, adds floor area to the home, and needs no garden path in the rain. A garden building can be cheaper and quicker but is a separate structure.
Book a free site visit in Norbury
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.