Kitchen extensions across Launceston
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build kitchen extensions in Launceston and the surrounding Cornwall area.
- Guide price in LauncestonFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPL15
What is included
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
Kitchen extension prices in Launceston
Prices below are for Launceston, using the South West England factor of ×1.02. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Launceston: £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,500 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £54,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £36,500 – £43,000 | £42,500 – £54,500 | £54,000 – £71,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £51,000 – £60,000 | £59,500 – £76,000 | £75,500 – £100,000 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Extensions in and around Launceston
Across PL15, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bodmin (18 miles), St Austell (26 miles), Newquay (33 miles), Truro (38 miles).
Plymouth, in Devon, is roughly 21 miles from Launceston and also on our list. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
Planning rules that apply in Launceston
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.
The planning position for a specific Launceston address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
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
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Kitchen extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Launceston?
Yes. We cover Launceston and the surrounding parts of Cornwall. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Launceston?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Launceston?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can you fit a kitchen I buy elsewhere?
Yes. We can fit it or work with your supplier’s fitters. We need the layout early so that drains, services and lighting are in the right place.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £42,500 to £54,500 in Launceston, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Launceston
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.