House Extensions in Woking
Single-storey, double-storey, kitchen and wrap-around extensions across the borough, from a team based in St John’s.
Solutions tailored to your needs
Why choose Godman Construction for your house extension in Woking?
Our office is in St John’s, on the west side of Woking, so the borough is home ground.
Over the years we have become a team Woking homeowners turn to when they need more space. Working locally means we can visit quickly, keep a close eye on the build and get to know how Woking Borough Council looks at extensions in each part of the borough.
Woking grew up around its railway in the Victorian era, and its homes range from Victorian and Edwardian houses to inter-war semis, post-war estates and recent developments. Each calls for a different kind of extension, and we tailor the design to the house rather than the other way round.
You will always know where the project stands: what has been done, what comes next and any decisions we need from you.
Extending a home in Woking
The kinds of extension that suit the borough’s homes.
Side return and wrap-around extensions
On semi-detached and terraced homes the strip beside the house can become part of a wider kitchen or a wrap-around family room. Built close to the boundary, they often involve party wall notices, which we plan for.
Double-storey extensions
Detached houses with good-sized gardens suit a two-storey addition: a bigger living space below and an extra bedroom or en-suite above. Most need a planning application, so we include it in the programme.
Kitchen extensions
A kitchen diner across the back of the house, with roof glazing and wide doors onto the garden, gives a family one room to cook, eat and spend time together.
Homes on newer estates
Many houses built in recent decades had their permitted development rights limited by a condition attached when the estate was approved. We check that permission before designing, so there are no surprises later.
Planning an extension in Woking
The local designations and guidance that most often affect an extension in the borough.
Get a QuoteWho decides planning applications
Woking Borough Council, until 1 April 2027, when planning passes to West Surrey Council. The national limits on permitted development don’t change when it does.
Conservation areas
The borough has 27, from the town centre and the historic cores of Horsell and Old Woking to stretches of the Basingstoke Canal and St John’s itself. The council publishes a conservation area map.
Green Belt
Roughly three-fifths of the borough lies in the Metropolitan Green Belt. Permitted development still applies there, but where an application is needed the extension must not be disproportionate to the original house.
Woking’s design guidance
The council’s Design SPD (2015) covers domestic extensions, and a separate document on outlook, amenity, privacy and daylight is used to judge how a rear extension affects the house next door.
Protected heathland
Horsell Common and the Brookwood heaths belong to the Thames Basin Heaths, protected for their rare heathland birds. The safeguards apply to new homes; extensions are not affected.
Neighbourhood plans
Some parts of the borough, West Byfleet among them, have their own neighbourhood plan, which the council applies alongside its Local Plan.
What our customers say.
Genuine reviews from homeowners we have worked for.
Rated 5 out of 5
James and his team were great to work with and when we hit unforeseen problems, James always talked through and out lined the options available. Throughout the process communication was outstanding. I completely trusted James and the team (also with an escapee dog!) when we were not here. All the labourers which came on site were very friendly, polite and great keeping our neighbours in the loop. The team were very patient and flexible when I would changed my mind on a design point! I would not hesitate to use James again and I would highly recommend James and his crew.
Rated 5 out of 5
James and the team did a fantastic job of opening up a dated lower floor layout at my house combining three small rooms to create a modern functional open plan kitchen diner. The house threw up quite a few unforeseen complications all of which James was able to discuss, take on and come up with solutions with out any dramas. He was able to fit in the additional extra works around other commitment so that I was able to hit my kitchen install deadline. Would recommend and will use again.
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent job thank you
From initial enquiry to the completion of the job Godman Construction have been a pleasure to deal with. Very professional and competively priced. We are extremely pleased with the doors, they look amazing and the fit is perfect.
Rated 5 out of 5
Communication was outstanding, the trader always doubled checked things with me and informed me from start to finish on a daily basis, All expectations were met and when leaving the site it was left securely and safely. The end product was everything I imagined. I would highly recommend them.
Rated 5 out of 5
There was two main things required as part of the work; the actual conversion of the garage and communication / liaising with local council to ensure the work is carried with council requirements. The work carried out by Godman Construction was swift, to a high standard and we are delighted with the results. In particular, two areas to highlight which made a big difference; (1) Excellent communication at all times. (2) Consultative process throughout - this meant the end results were exactly what we wanted. I would have no hesitation in recommending James and his team for work required.
Rated 5 out of 5
Great service and very reliable. Efficient on timescales and good workmanship.
Recent extensions
Extending in Woking: your questions answered.
The questions Woking homeowners ask us most often.
Will my Woking extension need planning permission?
Not always. Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development. Side extensions over one storey, most two-storey extensions, and extensions to homes in one of the borough’s 27 conservation areas usually need a planning application to Woking Borough Council.
My house is on a newer estate. Can I still extend under permitted development?
Possibly not. Conditions attached to the original planning permission sometimes remove or limit permitted development rights. The planning history of your house will show it, and we check it before designing.
Can I extend if my house is in the Green Belt?
Yes. Permitted development rights still apply. If your extension needs a planning application, the council will look at how much the house has already grown, and the extension must not be disproportionate to the original building.
Does the Thames Basin Heaths affect my extension?
No. The protection measures for the heaths apply to developments that create new homes, not to extensions to an existing house.
Where are you based?
On Hermitage Road in St John’s, about two miles west of Woking town centre, so we can be with you quickly anywhere in the borough.
How do I get a quote for an extension in Woking?
Phone 01483 494 651 or send us a few details. We’ll arrange a visit, then send you a free, detailed quotation.