House Extensions · Greenwich

House Extension Drawings in Greenwich

The whole spectrum — rear extensions, side returns, wraparounds, double-storey, basement digs. Planning-led design with detailed technical phase, ideal for georgian in Greenwich town centre typical of Greenwich.

From £1,225 fixed fee 3–5 weeks to submission Covering all Greenwich postcodes
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Quick facts · House Extensions in Greenwich

Fixed fee from
£1,225 + VAT
Typical turnaround
3–5 weeks to submission
Planning authority
Greenwich Council
Conservation areas
20 in Greenwich
Article 4 Direction
No
Postcodes covered
SE3 and others
Planning context

House Extensions in Greenwich — local planning context

The whole spectrum — rear extensions, side returns, wraparounds, double-storey, basement digs. Planning-led design with detailed technical phase, ideal for georgian in Greenwich town centre typical of Greenwich.

Housing stock in Greenwich: Georgian in Greenwich town centre; Victorian terraces in East Greenwich, Charlton; inter-war semi-detached in Eltham; new-build along the riverside.

Character: World Heritage Site status in Greenwich town centre adds heritage weight; outer borough areas (Eltham, Thamesmead) generally permissive.

Population
287,000
Conservation areas
20
Planning authority
Greenwich Council
Postcodes
6 areas
What's included

Fully end-to-end in Greenwich.

Site survey & feasibility

Measured existing survey, photographic record, Article 4 and conservation check specific to Greenwich before we quote.

Design option studies

2–3 design options at concept stage — alternative layouts, glazing, roof forms.

Planning package

Site location plan, existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections, D&AS where required.

Full building regulations

Part L thermal, Part B fire, Part M accessibility, structural strategy.

Structural calculations

Steel beam, foundation, lintel design. Chartered engineer sign-off.

Party wall and Build Over

Party Wall notices where needed; Thames Water Build Over Agreement where within 3m of a public sewer.

Fixed fee — 30% below London architects

House Extensions pricing in Greenwich

Essentials

Single planning or regs submission.

from£1,225
  • Measured survey
  • Drawings & submission
  • Unlimited revisions
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Bespoke

Listed, conservation, complex sites.

Custom
  • Everything in Complete
  • Heritage Statement
  • Committee representation
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Greenwich FAQs

House Extensions in Greenwich — your questions answered.

Direct answers to the questions Greenwich homeowners ask every week about house extension drawings.

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Do I need planning permission for an extension in Greenwich?

Most standard extensions in Greenwich qualify as Permitted Development — single-storey rear up to 3m/4m, side extensions up to half the width of the house, under standard national rules. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas need full planning permission. We confirm eligibility at the free site survey.

How big can a rear extension be in Greenwich under permitted development?

Standard permitted development allows single-storey rear extensions up to 3m (attached house) or 4m (detached) in Greenwich. Larger extensions up to 6m/8m are allowed under Prior Approval (Class AA). Flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas in Greenwich are excluded from these PD rights.

How much does a house extension cost in Greenwich?

Our fixed-fee architectural package starts at £1,225 for a Greenwich extension (planning + building regs + structural). Typical Greenwich build costs are £2,400–£3,500 per square metre including VAT — so a 25m² side return extension is £60,000–£87,500 to construct.

Can I do a basement extension in Greenwich?

Greenwich does not have a borough-specific basement policy beyond the national framework — basement conversions are generally permissible subject to structural, drainage and flood-risk considerations. Thames Water Build Over Agreements apply where you're within 3m of a public sewer.

Do I need a side return extension or a rear extension in Greenwich?

Most Victorian terraces in Greenwich (particularly in Greenwich Town Centre (World Heritage Site)) benefit from both — a side return extension infills the narrow side passage to create a wider kitchen, a rear extension projects back into the garden. A wraparound combines the two. We recommend the best option at the free site visit.

Nearby boroughs

House Extensions in areas adjacent to Greenwich

We cover every London borough with the same fixed-fee approach. If your property sits on a boundary, here are the neighbouring options.

Other services in Greenwich

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We cover every architectural technology service in Greenwich with one chartered team.

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Structural Calculations in Greenwich

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Party Wall Services in Greenwich

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