Extensions

House extensions, single & double storey, side returns and loft conversions.

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Neighbour building a 3-storey extension — can I object?
Elmbridge Borough Council @member-1a973545 · 29 May 2026

My neighbour has just submitted plans for a 3-storey rear extension that will completely block light to our garden and kitchen. The council…

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Planning officer wants us to change the roof pitch — is this normal?
@member-056f7b35 · 29 May 2026

We're doing a side return extension and the planning officer has come back saying the roof pitch must match the existing house exactly (42…

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Building control vs planning permission — which do I need first?
@member-4a7a40e8 · 29 May 2026

Complete beginner question I'm embarrassed to ask. We're doing a single-storey rear extension (4m deep, under PD). Do I need to submit a bu…

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Garage conversion to annexe — council wants full planning, I thought it was PD?
@member-cf1337d7 · 29 May 2026

We have a detached double garage (built 1998, so not original to the house) and want to convert it into a granny annexe for my mother. No e…

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