West Yorkshire
Rear extensions in Wakefield
Rear extensions in Wakefield: single-storey and two-storey extensions, side returns, wraparounds and glass-led designs, planned around back-to-back and through terraces and the English rules.
Wakefield is in West Yorkshire, with postcode districts including WF1, WF2 and WF4. The nearest places we also cover are Horbury (3.0 miles) and Lofthouse (3.2 miles).
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Rear extensions we build in Wakefield
- 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 West Yorkshire:
- 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 Wakefield
Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Example | Guide inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,500 |
| Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²) | £42,500–£69,000 |
| Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²) | £50,000–£75,500 |
| Side return, about 14 m² | £30,000–£49,500 |
| Wraparound, about 25 m² | £51,000–£83,500 |
What are homes in Wakefield like to extend?
Wakefield has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
Planning rules for Wakefield
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.
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.
Planning and Building Regulations are separate in England: even a permitted development extension is inspected for foundations, drainage, structure, insulation, fire safety and ventilation, through the council or a registered building control approver, ending with a completion certificate.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How much is a rear extension in Wakefield?
A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £21,000–£34,500 including VAT at our Yorkshire and the Humber guide rates; the written price follows a survey.
Do I need planning permission in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield 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.