Home Extensions Watford - Design, Planning Approval & Build
Your trusted partner for home extensions across Watford and the surrounding WD postcodes. We deliver seamless projects with a 100% planning success rate with Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers District Council.
Modernise your home with our full service & experience of Watford requirements.
Watford homeowners enjoy fast London links, great schools and rising property values – but many 1930s-1970s houses are now too small for modern family life. Rather than move, most choose to extend.
HomeExtensionsRUs specialises in rear extensions, side returns, loft conversions and wrap-arounds perfectly suited to Watford’s mix of semis, terraces and detached homes.
Recent Home Extension Projects in Watford
These are recent projects we’ve completed across WD postcodes, focusing on delivering modern needs, seamlessly.
- Single-storey rear extension, WD17 – open-plan kitchen-diner for a 1930s semi (2024)
- Loft conversion with L-shaped dormer, WD18 – master suite + office (2024)
- Side-return + wrap-around, WD19 – widened terrace with full-width rear extension (2023)
- Two-storey side extension, WD24 – extra bedrooms and ground-floor living space (2023)
30 years of growing with our Watford customers has shaped our integrated extension service – adapting to evolving family needs while maintaining the design quality, planning success and build reliability that local homeowners have come to trust.
Serving Watford
HomeExtensionsRUs provides complete extension design, approval and build services for homeowners throughout Watford. The interactive map highlights our Watford service area, making it easy to confirm whether your property is covered.
Our expertise includes wrap-around extensions, loft-to-extension integrations, modern open-plan layouts, and value-focused redesigns tailored to Watford homes.
Planning Permission for Home Extensions in Watford
Most of Watford falls under Watford Borough Council, with the northern/outlying parts under Three Rivers District Council. Both authorities are generally supportive of well-designed extensions.
Permitted Development rights remain largely intact outside a few small conservation pockets (e.g. Cassiobury & Nascot). Single-storey rear extensions up to 8 m (with Prior Approval) or 6 m (standard PD) are frequently allowed without full planning.
We still recommend pre-application advice for anything larger or two-storey—our planning approval expertise delivers 100% approval rate by understanding both councils’ expectations, presenting compliant designs, and securing decisions typically within 6-8 weeks.
Why Watford Families Partner with HomeExtensionsRUs
We know every Watford ward, the Cassiobury Conservation Area rules and Three Rivers policies inside-out. Our 100% planning success rate over three years comes from local expertise and clear communication.
You get one dedicated manager from concept to handover – no stress, just the extra space you need.
Home Extension Design
Transform your vision into a practical and stunning home extension plan — tailored to your lifestyle and property.
Council Planning Approval
Navigate planning requirements with our 100% success rate. We handle applications with precision and empathy.
Build Project Management
Ensure your project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard with our expert oversight.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Home Extensions in Watford
Do most Watford properties need planning permission for a rear extension?
Usually no – Permitted Development rights are generous in most WD postcodes. Single-storey rear extensions up to 8 m (with Prior Approval) or 6 m (standard PD) are normally allowed.
How long does planning take in Watford?
Householder applications are typically decided in 6-8 weeks – often faster with our pre-submission checks.
Can I extend in Cassiobury or Nascot Conservation Areas?
Yes – we regularly secure approval using sympathetic materials and proven designs that satisfy Watford’s conservation officers.
Do you handle Listed Buildings in Watford?
Absolutely – we’ve successfully extended several Grade II properties in the town centre.
How much does a typical single-storey extension cost in Watford in 2025?
Expect £58,000-£80,000 including VAT, fees and fittings – our feasibility study gives you a precise figure.
Useful Local Planning & Building Resources – Watford
- Watford Borough Council – Planning Applications
- Three Rivers District Council – Planning (northern WD postcodes)
- Planning Portal – Interactive House Guide
- LABC Front Door – Home Improvement Advice
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