Cheshire
Rear extensions in Widnes
Rear extensions in Widnes: single-storey and two-storey extensions, side returns, wraparounds and glass-led designs, planned around terraced streets and 1930s semis and the English rules.
Widnes is in Cheshire, with postcode districts including WA7 and WA8. The nearest places we also cover are Runcorn (1.4 miles) and Rainhill (3.9 miles).
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Rear extensions we build in Widnes
- Single-storey rear extensions
- Two-storey rear extensions
- Kitchen-diner rear extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Glazed and glass-box rear extensions
- Rear extensions for terraced houses
- Rear extensions for semi-detached houses
- Rear extensions for bungalows
- Rear extension plans and planning applications
Also available across Cheshire:
- Rear extensions for detached houses
- Flat-roof rear extensions
- Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions
- Knocking through to a rear extension
- Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions
- Permitted development rear extensions
- Larger home extension prior approval (England)
- Building Regulations for rear extensions
Rear extension prices in Widnes
North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Example | Guide inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
| Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²) | £51,000–£76,000 |
| Side return, about 14 m² | £30,500–£50,000 |
| Wraparound, about 25 m² | £51,500–£84,500 |
What are homes in Widnes like to extend?
Widnes has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
Planning rules for Widnes
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
Every rear extension in England needs Building Regulations approval, whether or not planning is needed. You can use the council's building control service or a registered building control approver, by full plans (checked before work, usually within five weeks) or a building notice, and you get a completion certificate at the end.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How much is a rear extension in Widnes?
A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £21,500–£35,000 including VAT at our North West England guide rates; the written price follows a survey.
Do I need planning permission in Widnes?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Is the site visit in Widnes free?
Yes, with no obligation.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.