Side extensions in Long Eaton: design, approvals and build
Long Eaton homeowners can use us for the whole side extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Long EatonFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNG10
Included in a typical project
- Structure, roof tied into the house
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- New openings through the side wall
- 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.
How much does a side extension cost in Long Eaton?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Long Eaton we use our East Midlands factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Long Eaton: £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,500 | £23,000 – £30,500 | £29,500 – £39,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,500 – £36,000 | £35,000 – £45,500 | £44,000 – £58,500 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,500 – £48,000 | £46,500 – £60,500 | £59,000 – £78,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning rules that apply in Long Eaton
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.
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 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.
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).
Working in Long Eaton
Our survey diary covers Long Eaton, including NG10. We also work in nearby Ilkeston (5 miles), Heanor (9 miles), Derby (9 miles), Ripley (11 miles).
Nottingham, in Nottinghamshire, is roughly 6 miles from Long Eaton and also on our list. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
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 side extension in Long Eaton
Who do I contract with for a side extension in Long Eaton?
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 Long Eaton?
Yes. We cover Long Eaton and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Long Eaton?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Long Eaton
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.