Scarborough side extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a side extension for your Scarborough home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in ScarboroughFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsYO11, YO12
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- New openings through the side wall
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- Planning route checked or application made
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
Side extension prices in Scarborough
For Scarborough we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.94, the factor we use for Yorkshire and the Humber. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Scarborough: £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,500 – £36,000 | £34,500 – £45,000 | £43,500 – £58,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £46,000 – £60,000 | £58,500 – £77,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Working in Scarborough
Across YO11, YO12, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Whitby (18 miles), Redcar (35 miles), York (35 miles), Middlesbrough (39 miles).
Just over the East Riding of Yorkshire border, Bridlington is about 16 miles away. Homes across Yorkshire and the Humber range from back-to-back and through terraces to large suburban semis, and extension options vary with them.
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
We visit your Scarborough home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a side extension in Scarborough
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Scarborough, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Scarborough be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do you cover all of Scarborough?
Yes. We cover Scarborough and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
Can I build a side extension without planning permission?
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 planning application.
Book a free site visit in Scarborough
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.