What should you know before starting in Polesworth?
North Warwickshire Borough Council is the planning authority for Polesworth. If your plans need permission, apply early: householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision. Building Regulations approval and inspections run alongside the build.
- Foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour's house that go deeper than theirs need party wall notice at least a month in advance.
- If you're building over or near a public sewer, the sewerage company has to agree before the foundations go in.
- Under permitted development, a rear extension on a semi or terrace can usually project 3 metres from the original back wall, or 6 metres through the prior approval route.
- Postcode district
- B78
- Planning and building control
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 18 miles
Options to consider in Polesworth
Wrap-around extension
Combines a side and rear extension into an L shape, giving the largest ground-floor gain. Because it extends both sideways and rearwards, a wrap-around normally needs a householder planning application rather than relying on permitted development. Expect more steelwork and a more involved roof where the two sections meet.
Utility, WC or boot-room extension
A smaller extension of 6–12 m² can take the washing machine, coats and a downstairs toilet out of the kitchen. Adding a WC means a new waste connection, so the position of the existing drains often decides the layout. It's a cost-effective way to free up the main rooms without a large build.
How much should you budget in Polesworth?
Prices in Polesworth match the rest of our area: £28,000–£90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: usually £40,000–£52,000.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Small rear or side extension (10–15 m²) | £28,000 – £40,000 | Utility, WC or a modest kitchen extension |
| Rear kitchen-diner extension (18–25 m²) | £38,000 – £58,000 | The glazing spec moves it within the range |
| Wrap-around or large extension (30 m²+) | £58,000 – £90,000 | More steel and roof, and normally a planning application |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Before you book in Polesworth
Do I need to tell my neighbours about an extension?
You don't need their permission for permitted development, but you will usually need to involve them. Under the prior approval route the council writes to adjoining neighbours and gives them 21 days to comment. If the build is on the boundary or the foundations are deep and close to their house, the Party Wall Act requires formal written notice. A friendly conversation before any notice arrives usually makes everything smoother.
Do you cover Polesworth?
Yes. Polesworth (B78) is about 18 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
How much does a single-storey extension cost in the West Midlands?
Most single-storey extensions in the West Midlands cost between £28,000 and £90,000, including VAT where it applies. A typical 4 m × 5 m rear kitchen-diner on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors, usually costs £40,000–£52,000 built to a finish ready for decorating. Kitchen units, flooring and decorating are extra. After the free survey you get a fixed price for the agreed specification.
Who approves single-storey extensions in Polesworth?
Usually building control, and sometimes planning. North Warwickshire Borough Council is the planning authority for Polesworth; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.
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Book a free survey in Polesworth and we'll measure up, check the drains and boundaries, and give you a written, itemised quote.