Peterhead, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Bungalow rear extension in Peterhead
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Peterhead and want to know what a bungalow rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Peterhead (AB42) as part of our Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire work. For Peterhead bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Peterhead?
For Peterhead we work from the Scotland rate: £1,760–£2,850 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £42,000–£68,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Peterhead?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Peterhead is set by Scotland's householder rules and your council.
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 1A) covers many single-storey rear extensions, with a 3 metre eaves limit, a 4 metre height limit and, within 1 metre of a boundary, a depth limit of 3 metres for terraced houses or 4 metres for others. Conservation areas are excluded, and you need a building warrant whatever the planning position.
Scotland has no larger-extension prior approval route; extensions beyond permitted development need a planning application.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a planning application, plus the building warrant.
What are homes in Peterhead like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Peterhead, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits. For bungalows in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
How a bungalow rear extension in Peterhead comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, the building warrant, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Bungalow rear extensions near Peterhead
From Peterhead, the nearest places we also cover are Ellon (14.5 miles) and Fraserburgh (15.3 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Peterhead
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Peterhead?
As a guide, £1,760–£2,850 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,000–£34,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Peterhead?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Peterhead?
Many single-storey rear extensions are permitted development under Class 1A, but not in conservation areas; you always need a building warrant before work starts.
Is the site visit in Peterhead free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.