3 Things To Keep In Mind When Extending Your Property

Planning Permission / Building Regulations

Planning permission can be required for some extensions, but not those that have Permitted Development Rights. For a single-storey extension to be a Permitted Development, it has to meet a series of limits and conditions. 

When unsure of where you stand with planning permission for a home extension, just get in touch with your local planning department for advice. 

Don’t mix up planning permission with building regulations approval – they are two separate things. Speak to your local building control officer about this.

Deciding on a budget

Before you do anything, you need to figure out a budget for the project and set a limit on what you’re prepared to spend on the extension. 

Your finances will dictate this, so go through them to calculate it. For help funding the extension, enquire about finance.

Whatever the final figure is, inform the extension specialist of what it is so that they can give you a realistic idea of what you can get for your money.

Is it going to add value to your house?

While you want the extra space that an extension provides, you also want it to inject value into your property, otherwise, what’s the point in investing in one?

How much it adds will depend on various factors, including how big the extension is, which part of the country you live in, and to what standard the extension is constructed. 

Don’t be afraid to ask the company fitting the extension how much it’s likely to increase your home’s valuation as they should have some idea from extensions they’ve fitted before.