House Extension

Legal side of House extension (planning permission)

Single-story extensions are not allowed to exceed over 3 meters for joint houses (or 4 meters for separated/detached homes) behind the primary house’s rear wall.
Over 50% of the land surrounding the original building cannot be covered by extensions.
Side extensions are limited to half the width of the existing home and can only be one story high, measuring no more than 4 meters
The higher point of the roof cannot be exceeded by the extension.
The material used should complement the current building.

Planning permission is required if:

What is House extension?

House extension is a great way to add some cubic meters to your property and unlock its hidden potential. This kind of house remodelling may assist homeowners who drastically need additional space, such as bedrooms, home office or expand already existing structures, as living room or storage. This process requires thorough planning and assistance of skilful experts, just like us!

Why adding House extension is an advantage?

Among the benefits House extension may provide are:

Creation of more space may be the major reason for and advantage of House extension. This “rebuild” or rather additional construction is indeed cheaper and more convenient than purchasing a new house, as well as it takes less time.
House extension helps to create more practical and suitable for your specific needs space, with which you can experiment as much as you want.
House extensions frequently increases the worth of the property, taking into account it is done correctly.
House extensions may be altered to your taste and preferences.

How to choose proper House extension plan?

From your side, three major steps should be made, if you consider constructing house extensions.

Firstly, ask yourself: “Why do I need House extension? What is the goal?”. You may want to extend your living room or have a guest bedroom, or maybe a gym. Take into account the amount of extra space you require, as well as its purpose in the future. Considering what you are aiming for and what are your needs is the right start.

Secondly, thoroughly examine your home’s current design and construction to determine what may be allowed and what may be restricted (consider checking out general requirements and requirements of your region).

Finally, define your budget and what sum are you willing to invest into the chosen House extension. Depending on the budget, different types of House extensions may be suitable for you.