To be honest, planning a home extension is not easy, with many rules and regulations, and with no prior knowledge, it can be a nightmare to navigate. The daunting worry of planning the kind of home extensions Colchester homeowners dream of without the permission or following the proper regulations can be overwhelming, especially without the help of the best builders in Colchester! Ensuring the kind of dream home extensions Colchester homeowners love are built on time, on budget, and following all rules and regulations (we won’t turn you into a criminal mastermind)!
Therefore, because we care, using our expertise and craftsmanship, we’ve put together a list of things you should know about the kind of planned home extensions Colchester residents are loving at the moment. And while your here, it is important to remember that the rules can vary from council to council, type of land your house is built on and other fickle problems, therefore it is important to check with your local planning department – or contact us for a chat about any concerns you may have, we’ll put the kettle on!
As specialist builders in Colchester, we work with the headache of planning permissions and regulations on a daily basis, but as home extensions Colchester experts, we also know how to not let this disrupt your dream planning.
So here’s the scoop on the single-storey home extensions Colchester homeowners love us for:
The Need to Know About Your Single-Storey Home Extension
If you want to have an extension that faces the highway or a side elevation, planning permission is required (I know, I know). On top of this, only half the existing area can be considered for improvements or extensions, with rear extensions not being more than 4 metres from the existing rear wall and only being 4 metres in height.
Double Trouble – The Two-Storey Scoop
The two-storey guidelines differ slightly from the single-storey ones. But thankfully, as specialist home extensions Colchester builders, we’re here to give you the lowdown on the guidelines!
When extending your gorgeous home, there needs to be a gap of 7 metres from the rear boundary of the property. And if you’re planning to relax on a balcony, raised platform or verandah, you will need planning permission (we don’t make the rules, we just stick to them).
If you’re intending on having side-facing windows, then please be aware that they need to be obscured, and if they aren’t, then non-opening; the parts that can be opened must be 1.7m from the floor of the room.
Dealing with Detached Homes
Similar to the single-storey and two-storey detached homes have their own list of planning rules and regulations. But that’s what we’re here for!
When creating your dream side extension, you can make it up to half the width of the existing house, whether creating a cute, new, stylish bedroom or a modern garage for your cars. As the best builders in Colchester, we have delivered many amazing home extensions Colchester customers can’t get enough of!
Or with planning your ideal rear extension, it’s important to note that it cannot surpass more than 4 metres. However, with prior approval obtained (and the best builders in Colchester), this can extend to up to 8 metres.
So Why Us?
Now you understand the headache that dealing with all these rules can bring, which is why getting the best builders in Colchester can be your saving grace. At Kendall FM, we follow all of these rules and regulations, collect all the correct planning permissions and match your brief, delivering home extensions Colchester homeowners love and trust us for.
Yet that is not the only thing we are great at, we’re also known for the best loft conversions, Colchester can offer. Check out our blog on Loft Conversions in Colchester. We also specialise in being the top bathroom fitters in Colchester! Check out Why Kendall FM Are the Go-To Bathroom Fitters Colchester Homeowners Trust!
Contact us today for more information on planning your dream home. Or, if you’re still unsure, take a look at 7 of the latest trends in home extensions in Colchester!