GS Renovation designs and builds extensions on Charlton's Victorian and Edwardian terraces, the bay-fronted SE7 homes with rear closet wings and side returns that suit a well-planned rear or side-return build. Drawing on 30+ years in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we handle groundworks, steel, roofing and full fit-out as a single project.
Side-return and rear extensions in Charlton
The classic Charlton project fills in the side return beside the rear closet wing, turning a narrow galley kitchen into a bright, wide kitchen-diner. A single storey rear or wrap-around extension works well on the deeper plots found across SE7. We dig and lay the foundations, form the openings with engineer-sized steel, build the walls and fit a flat or glazed roof to bring light deep into the plan.
Many of these terraces share a boundary and a party wall with the neighbour, so we serve the correct party wall notices before excavating close to the line or building off a shared wall. From the first trench to the last coat of paint, one team manages the groundworks, the structure, the glazing and the internal finishes, keeping the occupied home clean and the programme moving.
Planning and permitted development in Charlton
Whether your Charlton extension is permitted development or needs a full planning application depends on the property and the design. Many single storey rear extensions fall under permitted development rights, but limits on size, height and materials apply, and a double storey or a home in a conservation area or a flat will usually need permission from the Royal Borough of Greenwich. We assess your specific SE7 house before committing to a route.
Whatever the planning position, the structural work itself is governed by building regulations, so foundations, steel beams and drainage are inspected and signed off by building control regardless. We advise honestly on which consents apply, prepare what is needed and coordinate the paperwork so you know where you stand before work begins, avoiding costly surprises once the build is under way.
- Loft conversions and roof works
- Planning permission and permitted development
- Foundations, groundworks and steel frames
- Full fit-out, finishing and making good
- Architectural drawings and structural coordination
Why Charlton Homeowners Choose GS Renovation
Charlton homeowners choose GS Renovation because we build the whole extension in-house, from foundations and steel to roofing and finishes, with one team accountable throughout. We are honest about whether you need planning or can build under permitted development, we handle party wall matters and building control, and 30+ years in SE7 back every job.
- Free, no-obligation quotations
- Over 30 years of hands-on experience
- Dedicated project management
- Fully insured and guaranteed work
- Building control and planning support
- Clean, tidy and reliable tradespeople