Surrey · RH2
Extensions in Reigate
A home extension adds new floor space to an existing property — commonly a rear or side-return kitchen extension, a wraparound, or a first-floor addition — and typically involves planning or permitted development approval, Building Regulations, and coordination of groundworks, structure, roofing and internal finishing.
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 extensions
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 extensions process
- 01
Feasibility and survey
Assessing what is achievable on the plot, including boundary conditions, trees, drainage and neighbouring properties.
- 02
Design
Developing layout and elevations that work with the existing house, in scale and materials.
- 03
Planning route
Establishing whether the extension falls under permitted development or requires a full planning application, and submitting accordingly.
- 04
Party wall matters
Serving party wall notices where the extension is near a boundary, ahead of any groundworks starting.
- 05
Construction
Groundworks, structure, roof, and first fix through to decoration, with the existing house kept weathertight throughout.
- 06
Completion
Building Control sign-off, snagging list and handover.
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FAQs
Extensions in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide extensions 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 a rear extension?
Many single-storey rear extensions fall under permitted development if they meet size, height and boundary criteria. Larger extensions, those on designated land, or properties where permitted development rights have been removed, need a full planning application. We assess this during the feasibility stage.
What is a party wall notice and do I need one?
If your extension involves work at or near a shared boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually requires you to notify your neighbour before work starts. We flag this during design so notices can be served in good time.
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.
Get a quote for extensions in Reigate
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.