How much does a side return extension cost UK?

How much does a side return extension cost UK?

In London, a side return extension can cost anywhere between £3,500 – £5,000 per square metre for the “bricks and mortar” alone. This means a 10m2 extension to will range from £35,000-£50,000.

What is a side return kitchen extension?

WHAT is a side return extension? A side return extension is typically carried out in the kitchen area or at the back of the house. The side return – the pathway that runs alongside the ground floor of your home – makes the perfect space on which to build the extension. Hence the name side return extensions.

How do you extend an existing kitchen?

Kitchen extension ideas

  1. Create a thoughtful layout. Image credit: Studio Varey/Alexandria Hall.
  2. Form a relationship with the outside.
  3. Envision how the space is best used.
  4. Mix materials.
  5. Create a multi-purpose space.
  6. Make the walls retract.
  7. Double the size by repurposing a side return.
  8. Use glass to balance the light.

Is a side return extension cheaper?

On average, we suggest a relatively forward single storey extension in a side return will cost from £1,350-£1,750/m². Resi suggests that on average a side return extension will cost between £52,000-£98,000 in London, with a more conservative £43,000-£80,000 outside of the capital, both excluding VAT at 20%.

How much value does a side return extension add?

Will a side return extension add value? Certainly, but the return on investment may not be huge. According to Build4Less, a small single storey extension will add approximately 12% to the value of a property, but with high costs attached, this may just be enough to break even.

Why are side return extensions so expensive?

Because a side return extension is small in scale, some may assume the project will be low in cost. However, there are fewer economies of scale in smaller projects. The cost per square metre for side return extensions is, therefore, comparatively high.

Do you need an architect for a kitchen extension?

For a full planning application you will need professional architecture drawings, so the answer would be Yes. Although Permitted Development applications require a sketch and letter of intent, an architecture drawing is better because from a sketch your builder could go over by 5cm, thus risking an enforcement.

Can I extend my kitchen without planning permission?

The recent relaxation of permitted developments means that homeowners are now able to add extensions without needing planning permissions. You can add a home extension or conservatory up to six metres, or eight metres if your home is detached, without needing to apply for planning permission.

Do you need planning permission for a side return?

You probably won’t need planning permission for a side return extension. The permitted development rules allows single-storey side extensions up to a maximum of 4m high and a width no more than half that of the original house. If the extension is within 2m of the boundary, eaves height should not exceed 3m.

Do side returns add value?

Adding a side return extension to your home can bring huge benefits to your property. Not only will it add extra space, but it can help to bring in more light and even add value to your home.