Porch extensions in Shropshire
Shropshire homeowners can use us for the whole porch extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £3,850 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Towns covered7
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Shropshire
Who a porch extension suits
- Front doors that open straight into a living room
- Homes wanting better kerb appeal
- Busy hallways with no storage
Working in Shropshire
Towns we cover in Shropshire include Telford, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Oswestry, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² measured externally, no part is over 3 m high, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a road.
The planning position for a specific Shropshire address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
Guide prices for Shropshire
Prices below are for Shropshire, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,850 – £6,350 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,800 – £9,250 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,700 – £14,550 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
From first visit to completion
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a porch extension in Shropshire
Do I need building regulations approval in Shropshire?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Shropshire?
Yes, across the whole of Shropshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a porch extension take to build in Shropshire?
On site, typically 2 to 4 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 2–8 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £3,850 to £14,550 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² (measured externally), no part is higher than 3 m, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway. Other nations have similar but separate rules.
Book a free site visit in Shropshire
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.