Home office extensions in Oban: design, approvals and build
We take on home office extensions in Oban by arrangement. Because of travel and logistics, we agree the programme and any travel costs in writing before the survey.
- Guide price in ObanFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningScottish householder rules; building warrant needed
- Build time8–12 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPA34
Planning rules that apply in Oban
In Scotland, householder permitted development rules (Class 1A for single-storey ground-floor extensions and Class 1B for extensions of more than one storey) allow some smaller extensions without a planning application, within limits on depth, height and distance from the boundary. Conservation areas and listed buildings are more restricted. Separately, almost every extension needs a building warrant from the council before work starts.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
Who a home office extension suits
- Households that need a second quiet room
- Homes where a loft or garden room is not practical
- People who work from home most of the week
Home office extension prices in Oban
These guide figures apply our Scotland adjustment (×0.98) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Oban: £1,810 to £3,330 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £15,500 – £19,000 | £16,500 – £21,500 | £21,000 – £27,000 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,500 – £24,000 | £23,000 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 |
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,000 – £32,500 | £31,500 – £40,000 | £39,500 – £50,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Covering Oban
We cover Oban and the postcode districts PA34. Island and remote projects are planned individually, with travel, deliveries and accommodation for the team agreed before the survey.
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.
What happens next
Visits to Oban are arranged around travel; we confirm any travel costs in writing before the survey.
Site visit by arrangement
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
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.
Your questions about a home office extension in Oban
Will my neighbours in Oban be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
Do you cover all of Oban?
Yes. We cover Oban and the surrounding parts of Argyll and Bute. Projects here are taken on by arrangement because of travel, and any travel costs are agreed before the survey.
Do I need building regulations approval in Oban?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. In Scotland that means a building warrant before work starts.
How much does a home office extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,810 to £3,330 per m² including VAT. An 11 m² standard-spec office is typically £23,000 to £29,500 in Oban.
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.
Talk to us about a project in Oban
We will talk through the project, the planning position and how we would organise the visit and the build.
- Site visit arranged around travel, costs agreed first
- 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 .
Send us your project details
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.