Weymouth, Dorset
Bungalow rear extension in Weymouth
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Weymouth? 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 Weymouth (DT3 and DT4) as part of our Dorset work. For Weymouth 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 Weymouth?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Weymouth start from our South West England rate of £1,920–£3,120 per square metre, including VAT. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £46,000–£75,000 |
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 Weymouth?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Weymouth is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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 Weymouth like to extend?
Weymouth has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a bungalow rear extension in Weymouth 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.
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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Bungalow rear extensions near Weymouth
Neighbouring places we cover include Portland (3.3 miles) and Dorchester (7.2 miles).
- Bungalow rear extension in Portland
- Bungalow rear extension in Dorchester
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Weymouth
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Weymouth?
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.
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.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Weymouth?
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 you handle building control in Weymouth?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.