Question 1

What does a rear extension and new kitchen cost on a Brixton terrace (SW2/SW9)?

Accepted Answer

On a typical SW2 or SW9 Victorian terrace, a single-storey rear extension combined with a complete kitchen replacement generally sits between £63,000 and £110,000. The three main cost drivers are how deep the addition runs, how much glazing goes in — a wide bifold or frameless rooflight significantly shifts the figure — and the kitchen itself. A side-return infill on a wider plot lands toward the top of that range. The quote issued on the day of the site visit breaks out the build, the glazed elements, the units and appliances, and the fitting costs as separate priced lines rather than a single lump sum.

Question 2

Do rear extensions on Brixton terraces need planning permission (SW9)?

Accepted Answer

Most single-storey rear extensions on SW9 and SW2 terraces are permitted development, so no full planning application is required — but the depth allowance on a terraced house is limited (typically three metres under PD). Anything that goes further needs a Lambeth planning application. Separately from PD, a party-wall notice must be served on the rear adjoining owner before work starts; a narrow plot may also require notice to the side neighbour. We establish which consents your exact address needs at the survey, so every approval is in place before the build begins.

Question 3

Is there a conservation area around Brixton Market that affects house renovations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Brixton has a designated conservation area centred on the market buildings, the Tate Library and the commercial frontages along Brixton Road. The restriction mainly concerns external alterations visible from the street. The large majority of residential streets in SW9 — Clapham Road corridor, Stockwell side, and across into SW2 — sit outside the conservation boundary and carry standard permitted development rights for extensions and loft works. We check Lambeth's planning maps for your specific address before advising on any external scope.

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