Surrey · RH2
Annexes in Reigate
An annexe is self-contained living accommodation on the same plot as a main house, complete with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, built either as a new detached structure, a conversion of an existing outbuilding, or an extension with its own entrance.
In Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for annexes
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
How it works
Our annexes process
- 01
Feasibility and planning strategy
Assessing the plot, existing structures and local planning policy for ancillary accommodation, and whether a new build, conversion or extension route is best.
- 02
Design and approvals
Preparing drawings, submitting for planning permission (usually required for annexes with independent facilities) and Building Regulations.
- 03
Construction
Groundworks and structure (for a new build), or structural and fabric works to the existing building (for a conversion), followed by full services connections.
- 04
Fit-out and completion
Kitchen and bathroom fit-out, decoration, and Building Control sign-off.
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FAQs
Annexes in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide annexes across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
Do I need planning permission for an annexe?
Usually yes, because independent cooking, sleeping and washing facilities mean the structure is not treated as a simple outbuilding. Some annexes intended purely as ancillary accommodation for the main house can fall under permitted development, but this depends on size, position and local policy, which we check during feasibility.
Can an existing garage or outbuilding be converted into an annexe?
Yes, provided the structure is suitable and can be brought up to full Building Regulations standard for insulation, damp-proofing and services. We assess this as part of the feasibility stage alongside a new-build option.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.