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Extensions

Extensions in Beccles

Beccles sits on the River Waveney at the southern edge of the Broads, about 8 miles west of our Lowestoft base. Its homes range from Georgian red-brick houses in the centre to Victorian terraces and modern estates, and each raises different questions before an extension. Here is how we approach extensions in Beccles.
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Homes in Beccles

Beccles is a Suffolk market town, and the age of your house matters. If you own one of the Georgian red-brick houses in the centre, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area, because listed buildings need listed building consent and permitted development rights are more limited in conservation areas. On a Victorian terrace or a modern estate, a single-storey rear extension may be possible under permitted development, within size limits.

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What matters for extensions in Beccles

When you get in touch, we look at the property itself, the space you want to add and how that space will connect to the house. That tells us what the job involves. The finished structure must meet the Building Regulations covering foundations, structure, insulation and drainage, and building control checks the work.

  • Send the location and a short outline of your plans.
  • Say how far your plans have got, from an early idea to something more developed.
  • Check whether the house is listed or in a conservation area before you commit to a design.
  • If other rooms are changing too, mention them, as we also handle full-house renovations.

Questions about extensions in Beccles

We live on a modern estate. Will a rear extension need planning permission?

Many single-storey rear extensions can be built under permitted development rights without a full planning application, as long as they stay within size limits. Check those limits against your plans before you settle on a design.

Can we see your work before getting in touch?

Yes. Our gallery has before-and-after photos of two kitchen transformations and finished outdoor work.

What should our enquiry include?

The property location, the space you want to add and how it should connect to the existing home. Practical details, such as whether the house is Georgian, Victorian or on a newer estate, help us understand the job.

Details that help

  • The property address
  • Drawings or plans, if you have them
  • Whether planning permission has been applied for

Add up to 5 photos of the job.