Greater Manchester
Rear extensions in Manchester City Centre
We design and build rear extensions for homes in Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, from single-storey kitchen-diners across the back of the house to two-storey extensions that add a bedroom above.
Manchester City Centre is in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including M1, M2 and M4. The nearest places we also cover are Manchester (0.3 miles) and Cheetham Hill (1.3 miles).
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Rear extensions we build in Manchester City Centre
- 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 Greater Manchester:
- 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 Manchester City Centre
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 Manchester City Centre like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Manchester City Centre. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
Planning rules for Manchester City Centre
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.
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 Manchester City Centre?
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 Manchester City Centre?
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 Manchester City Centre 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.