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 you 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.
- Party Wall Act notices for excavation near a neighbour's wall
- Scaffolding, site set-up and safe access on tight London plots
- Drainage diversion and build-over agreements with the water authority
- Brickwork and mortar matched to the existing elevation
- Wrap-around extensions and infills
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.
- Permitted development checked before you pay for a planning application
- Party Wall notices served for excavation near a neighbour's wall
- Free follow-up visit after completion if anything needs attention
- Garden levels and access made good where the build meets outside
- Waste cleared as we go, not left piled in the garden
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