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Builders in Tetbury
4 builders we list cover Tetbury. 2 are based in the area. 3 are on a trade register.
Also coversWestonbirtShipton MoyneLong NewntonBeverstonAveningCherington
Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Tetbury. Nobody pays for position.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D B Building Services LtdLtd company 05875241 | Tetbury GL8 Covers Tetbury |
Extensions, Garage conversions, New builds, Renovations | 07833 384991 | |
| Elliott Brothers (Carpentry & Building) LimitedLtd company 07580047 | Tetbury GL8 Covers Tetbury |
Extensions, Loft conversions, New builds, Kitchens and bathrooms | 07786 085928 | |
| Barron's Building ServicesLtd company 13276767 | Minchinhampton GL6 5 mi Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Witney +7 |
Cotswold stonework, Dry stone walling, New builds, Extensions | 01453 882411Website | |
| Cotswold Building & RoofingLtd company 12550817 | Fairford GL7 17 mi Covers Cirencester, Tetbury, Fairford and Lechlade +1 |
New builds, Extensions, Renovations, Cotswold stonework, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07799 350998Website |
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Short answer
Tetbury is inside the Cotswolds National Landscape, so several common extensions need planning permission here. Side extensions, dormers and new cladding are among them. The centre is a conservation area with many listed houses, and lime renders are part of the local style. Cotswold District Council handles planning and building control.
Builders in Tetbury by service
Extensions
Loft and garage conversions
Renovating old houses
Cotswold stonework and lime
Dry stone walling
Which extensions need permission in Tetbury?
More than in most towns. The National Landscape is article 2(3) land under the permitted development order.
On this land, an extension beyond a side wall is not permitted development. A rear extension of more than one storey is not either. The larger home extension scheme, which allows up to 8 metres, does not apply.
A loft dormer also needs permission. So does a garden building that sits between a side wall and the boundary.
How old is the Tetbury housing stock?
It is evenly spread across the centuries. In the Tetbury area, 25.7 per cent of homes on the Council Tax list date from before 1900. Another 25.1 per cent were built from 1973 to 1999, and 24.4 per cent in 2000 or later.
Only 3.9 per cent date from 1919 to 1939. So the typical builder job is either an old stone house in the centre or a modern house on the edge.
Why does lime matter on Tetbury walls?
Old stone walls need to dry out, and lime lets them. The Cotswold Design Code names Tetbury as a place where lime washes and lime renders are typical.
It says many old buildings had roughcast render with a lime wash finish, and that some stonework was never meant to show.
Before a builder strips old render, ask the council. On a listed house, that change needs listed building consent. The Market House, from 1655, is listed at Grade I.
What should I check before a builder starts in Tetbury?
Check three things. First, search the Historic England list for your address. Second, find your house on the conservation area map from Cotswold District Council.
Third, agree who will apply for planning permission and building regulations approval. A full plans application with the council takes about three to four weeks. On Long Street, many houses join their neighbours, so ask about party wall notices too.
Questions
Can I add a porch in Tetbury without permission?
Usually yes, if it is under 3 square metres, under 3 metres high and at least 2 metres from a road boundary. A listed house needs consent.
Does this page cover Westonbirt and Avening?
Yes. Firms here often work in Westonbirt, Shipton Moyne, Long Newnton, Beverston, Avening and Cherington. Ask each firm which villages it covers.
Who checks building work in Tetbury?
Cotswold District Council building control, or a registered private approver. Planning and building regulations are separate, and you may need both.
Nearby towns
Sources
- Natural England: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England) boundaries
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 1 (article 2(3) land)
- General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2 Part 1 (extensions, roofs and outbuildings)
- GOV.UK: Permitted development rights for householders, technical guidance
- Valuation Office Agency: Council Tax stock of properties 2025 (build period, table CTSOP4.1)
- House of Commons Library: MSOA names
- Cotswold District Council: Cotswold Design Code, Local Plan 2011 to 2031, Appendix D (PDF)
- Cotswold District Council: conservation area maps
- Cotswold District Council: listed buildings
- Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (sections 7 to 9, listed building consent)
- Historic England: Market House, Tetbury (list entry 1303914)
- Cotswold District Council: apply for building regulations approval
- GOV.UK: Building regulations approval