Tunbridge Wells utility room extensions, designed and built
Tunbridge Wells homeowners can use us for the whole utility room extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Tunbridge WellsFrom £15,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTN1, TN2, TN3, TN4
Utility room extension prices in Tunbridge Wells
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Tunbridge Wells we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Tunbridge Wells: £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £15,500 – £19,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 | £15,500 – £20,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £17,000 – £20,500 | £20,000 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £31,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £23,000 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £34,500 | £34,000 – £43,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Working in Tunbridge Wells
Postcode districts we cover around Tunbridge Wells include TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4. We also work in nearby Tonbridge (4 miles), Sevenoaks (10 miles), Maidstone (14 miles), Swanley (19 miles).
Just over the East Sussex border, Crowborough is about 7 miles away. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
Planning rules that apply in Tunbridge Wells
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.
The planning position for a specific Tunbridge Wells address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
What is included
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Waste and water connections
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
What happens next
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 Tunbridge Wells home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Tunbridge Wells
Will my neighbours in Tunbridge Wells 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 I need building regulations approval in Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a utility room extension take to build in Tunbridge Wells?
On site, typically 6 to 10 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–10 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,130 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £16,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £20,000 to £25,500 in Tunbridge Wells.
Does a utility extension need planning permission?
Often not, if it is single storey and within permitted development limits. We check this for your property.
Book a free site visit in Tunbridge Wells
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.