Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Bungalow rear extension in Chatteris
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Chatteris? Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Chatteris (PE16) as part of our Cambridgeshire work. For bungalows in Cambridgeshire, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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 Chatteris?
A bungalow rear extension in Chatteris is priced at £1,960–£3,180 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,500–£38,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £47,000–£76,500 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Chatteris?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Chatteris is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Chatteris like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Chatteris, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.
How a bungalow rear extension in Chatteris comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Bungalow rear extensions near Chatteris
Neighbouring places we cover include March (6.7 miles) and Ely (9.7 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Chatteris
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Chatteris?
As a guide, £1,960–£3,180 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,500–£38,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
Do you handle building control in Chatteris?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Chatteris?
Including PE16, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.