Kitchen extensions in Preston: design, approvals and build
Preston homeowners can use us for the whole kitchen extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in PrestonFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPR1, PR2, PR4, PR5, PR25
Covering Preston
Across PR1, PR2, PR4, PR5, PR25, PR26, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Leyland (5 miles), Chorley (9 miles), Blackburn (9 miles), Darwen (11 miles).
For homes towards Greater Manchester, Horwich is around 13 miles away. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
What we take care of
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
We start with the working triangle and the island, then set the doors, glazing and roof lights around it. Getting this order right avoids the classic mistakes: a sink against a blank wall, glare on the hob or a fridge blocking the garden view.
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Preston?
These guide figures apply our North West England adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Preston: £1,710 to £3,320 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £25,500 – £30,000 | £29,500 – £38,000 | £37,500 – £50,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £34,000 – £40,000 | £39,500 – £50,500 | £50,000 – £66,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £47,500 – £56,000 | £55,500 – £70,500 | £70,000 – £93,500 |
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.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
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
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Preston?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a kitchen extension in Preston?
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 Preston?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,710 to £3,320 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £39,500 to £50,500 in Preston, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Preston
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.