Side extensions in Droitwich Spa: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build side extensions in Droitwich Spa and the surrounding Worcestershire area.
- Guide price in Droitwich SpaFrom £21,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWR9
Included in a typical project
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- New openings through the side wall
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
- Planning route checked or application made
Councils often prefer side extensions to sit slightly back from the front of the house with a lower roof, so the original building still reads clearly. We design to those principles from the start to avoid redesigns.
Covering Droitwich Spa
Site visits are available across Droitwich Spa (WR9). Nearby, we also take on projects in Bromsgrove (6 miles), Worcester (6 miles), Stourport-on-Severn (7 miles), Redditch (9 miles).
Just over the West Midlands border, Stourbridge is about 13 miles away. The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
Planning and approvals in Droitwich Spa
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Guide prices for Droitwich Spa
Prices below are for Droitwich Spa, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Droitwich Spa: £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £21,000 – £26,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | £30,000 – £40,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £30,500 – £37,000 | £35,500 – £46,500 | £45,000 – £59,500 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £40,500 – £49,000 | £47,500 – £62,000 | £60,500 – £79,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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.
Questions people ask about side extensions
Who do I contract with for a side extension in Droitwich Spa?
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 you cover all of Droitwich Spa?
Yes. We cover Droitwich Spa and the surrounding parts of Worcestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a side extension take to build in Droitwich Spa?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How close to the boundary can I build?
It depends on height. In England, within 2 m of a boundary the eaves must not exceed 3 m under permitted development. Building on the boundary is possible but brings party wall and maintenance access issues we plan for.
Book a free site visit in Droitwich Spa
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.