One of the main benefits of house extension is that it can add value to your home. This is especially true if the extension is well-designed and adds extra living space that is in high demand. For example, an extra bedroom or bathroom can make your home much more attractive to potential buyers, resulting in a higher sale price.
In the UK, home extensions regulations state two-storey extensions must not be closer than 7m to the rear boundary. Side extensions can only be single-storey with a maximum height of 4m and a width no more than half of the original building. Any new extension must be built in the same or similar material to the existing dwelling. These limits are set under the planning permission rules for house extensions.
Homeowners are allowed to extend a home or conservatory up to 6m, or 8m if your home is detached, without applying for planning permission. If you want to build a taller or wider rear extension, then you will need to submit a planning application.
Most experts agree that house extensions can be a great way to add value to your home. This is especially true if the extension is well-designed and adds extra living space that is in high demand. For example, an extra bedroom or bathroom can make your home much more attractive to potential buyers, resulting in a higher sale price.
However, it’s important to remember that not all extensions will be worth the investment. Before starting any project, it’s important to do your research and get a good understanding of the costs involved.
Your neighbours have a right to be consulted about your extension plans and will need to be served notice if the extension is going to affect their property in any way. The most common way of doing this is by sending them a letter known as an ‘affected neighbour’s notice’.
If you are planning on building a large extension and are attached to (or are in close proximity to) another property, you will most likely need to notify the neighbour(s) about your extension.