Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Bungalow rear extension in Swadlincote
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Swadlincote 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.
Swadlincote and its postcode districts DE11 are part of our Derbyshire coverage. For bungalows in Derbyshire, 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 Swadlincote?
For Swadlincote we work from the East Midlands rate: £1,790–£2,910 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
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 Swadlincote?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Swadlincote needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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.
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 Swadlincote like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Swadlincote. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a bungalow rear extension in Swadlincote 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Swadlincote
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Swadlincote
Do you handle building control in Swadlincote?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Swadlincote free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
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.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Swadlincote?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.