Home Extension Rules 2023

Adam Snook • 17 November 2022

Home Extension Rules 2023

When considering a home improvement project, it is important to choose an experienced architect to guide you through the house extension rules 2022 in order to provide you with the optimised layout and external design for your property, not just to increase space, but to implement innovative designs that can physically improve your day-to-day.

Whilst there are many house extension rules to consider in 2022, they are not all that complex, but when combined together with areas of conservation, heritage, or other designated land such as metropolitan greenbelt, they can be a tricky scene to navigate. Welcome to Extension Architectures guide to House Extension Rules 2022.

One of the main considerations to determine how far you can extend is what kind of property you own. For example, terraced or semi-detached house extension rules are considerably different from those of a detached property, and this generally will relate to the impacts any extension will have on your adjoining neighbours. Another important factor of house extension rules 2022 is whether you intend to apply for planning permission or enlarge your home using your permitted development rights. These are nationally set guidelines on what you can and cannot do without planning consent from your local council, and can be tricky to navigate if you are not accustomed to the permitted development rules UK.

If you need help understanding how far you can extend or if you need planning permission for your house extension 2022, our specialist advisors are here to help!

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Permitted Development Rules 2023

by Adam Snook • 17 November 2022

Permitted Development Rules 2022 – How far can you extend without planning permission UK

Single Storey Rear Extension - Redland, Bristol

3 January 2021

This property had an outdated kitchen situated at the rear of the house, linked to an unusable conservatory space. This couple wanted to modernise the kitchen and create a usable dining area to the rear of the property that can be used both in the summer & winter. The existing kitchen was removed along with the conservatory to extend the space into the new rear extension which benefitted from a large roof window, bi-fold doors & a floor to ceiling window to flood the new space with natural light.

Two storey side extension to the front of the property - Gloucestershire

by Neil Kinnerly • 28 July 2020

This was a complicated extension to an existing cottage which had been converted into two separate houses. The extension was required to create a front porch area, larger downstairs living space and en-suite bathroom to the existing first-floor master bedroom. The works were for a retired couple who wanted to enjoy their retirement and new home in a more relaxed county environment. A standard block construction was built and rendered to match the existing property. The internal design complimented the cottage feel of the property but offered some very modern aspects of design. A new set of French doors with glass Juliet balcony were also installed to the bedroom so the couple could open their space to the countryside views.

Single storey rear extension – City of Bristol

by Neil Kinnerly • 28 July 2020

Many older properties in urban areas have smaller kitchens situated at the rear of the house. This couple needed to extend the kitchen and create a downstairs toilet in preparation for a family. The existing kitchen was removed along with the rear wall to extend the space into the new rear extension which benefitted from large roof windows and bi-fold doors to flood the new space with natural light. A downstairs toilet was built into the old kitchen space. This construction was finished with an ultra-modern kitchen and central island.

Two-storey side extension & Single Storey Rear Extension – North Bristol

by Neil Kinnerly • 28 July 2020

Like many families, this household needed an additional bedroom as the family continued to grow. A home office and new kitchen/dining room was also included as part of the project to allow for home-working and a living space which allowed the family to enjoy cooking and eating together. The existing garage was part-demolished so the new extension could be built. The build comprised of a standard block construction with a render finish to match the existing house and other properties in the street. The rear extension had French doors fitted to open out onto the garden offering more light into the new extended kitchen/dining room which benefited from a new open plan feel, allowing the family to spend much more time together.