Home Extension Planning in Shropshire

Planning an extension involves more than choosing how large the new room should be. The position of the extension, structural openings, drainage, neighbouring properties, access and the way services will be altered can all affect what needs to happen before construction begins.

Planning permission and permitted development

Some home extensions may fall within permitted development rights, while others require a planning application. The correct route depends on the property and the proposal. Drawings and planning requirements should be established before work is priced as though the design were fixed.

Building Regulations

Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate. Building Regulations deal with matters such as structure, insulation, ventilation, drainage, fire safety and other technical requirements. An extension can require Building Regulations approval even where planning permission is not needed.

Structural calculations and openings

Where an extension creates a new opening in an existing wall, structural calculations may be required to determine the support needed. David Miller & Son Ltd can coordinate steel calculations, RSJs and wall removal where these form part of the project.

Coordinate the build before work starts

Early decisions about electrics, plumbing, heating and gas services can prevent avoidable rework later. A coordinated extension plan should establish how these services will enter and cross the new space before the structure is closed up.

Next step

For a Shropshire extension project, the first useful step is to establish what space is required, what the existing property allows and which approvals or technical information are likely to be needed.