We carry out house extensions, loft conversions and refurbishments in Slough, just west of Hillingdon. Slough is not in London, so the council and its rules are different from those in the London boroughs we mainly work in.
Planning in Slough
Slough Borough Council is the local planning authority, and the town is in Berkshire. Permitted development applies to houses in the same way as in London, but conservation areas, Article 4 directions and the local plan are the council’s own, so always check the address with Slough Borough Council. Parts of the area lie close to the Green Belt, which can limit larger schemes.
Homes and typical work
Slough has a lot of interwar and post-war semi-detached houses and terraces, with newer developments near the centre. The work people ask us for most is a single-storey rear extension, a loft conversion with a rear dormer, and refurbishing a property for resale or letting.
Points particular to Slough
- Building Regulations approval still applies in full, and the council’s Building Control or an approved inspector can check the work.
- Houses close to the Green Belt or to Slough’s industrial areas can have extra constraints, so we check the site at the visit.
- Slough is on the Elizabeth line, and good transport links are one reason owners choose to extend a home they like, not move.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work outside London?
Yes. Slough is close to the London boroughs we work in, and we apply the same approach: a written quote, and clear advice on which permissions apply.
Is the planning process different in Slough?
The national rules are the same, but the council and its local policies are its own, so we check them for each address.
Planning building work in Slough? Tell us about the property, and we will say what looks likely to need permission and arrange a free site visit.