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Rear extension in Woolwich (full planning)

Rear extension. PLANNING route. 15 weeks.

Rear extension in Woolwich (full planning) before
Rear extension in Woolwich (full planning) after
Before
After
Property type
Terraced
Project type
Rear extension
Planning route
PLANNING
Timeline
15 weeks
Size
26 m²
Budget band
£60k–£90k

The brief

Deliver a rear extension in a sensitive area with a clean approval route.

What made it tricky

  • Conservation area guidance
  • Neighbour views and light
  • Strict material expectations

Planning route

We prepared a full planning application and managed design revisions before submission.

Design + build approach

We used compliant materials and set a roof form that respected surrounding context.

Want the same route?
  • Clear PD vs planning route
  • Risks flagged early
  • Survey → drawings → approvals → build
Call 07721 026126Book paid session (£200)See PD hub article
Planning route: PLANNING

We shaped the design to improve approval chances and managed the full planning route.

Timeline
Survey + brief1w
Drawings + revisions2w
Approvals / route confirmation2w
Pre-start + procurement1w
Build phase9w
Handover1w

Before / after gallery

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Client feedback

“We got planning approval first time and the extension is perfect.”

Nadia, Woolwich

What this means for your home

If your property sits in a conservation area, full planning may be the fastest path to certainty.

FAQs for conservation areas

Does PD apply in conservation areas?
Sometimes, but restrictions are more common and need checking.

How do you improve approval chances?
Clear elevations, material samples, and early policy checks help.

Want the same route?
  • Clear PD vs planning route
  • Risks flagged early
  • Survey → drawings → approvals → build
Call 07721 026126Book paid session (£200)See PD hub article
This result is based on your property details. For certainty, we recommend a quick consult and (where appropriate) an LDC.