Penicuik, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Bungalow rear extension in Penicuik
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Penicuik? 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.
Penicuik is covered from our Edinburgh and the Lothians round, including EH26. For Penicuik 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 Penicuik?
In Penicuik, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,760–£2,850 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Penicuik?
Here is how the rules in Scotland apply to a bungalow rear extension in Penicuik.
In Scotland a single-storey rear extension can be permitted development under Class 1A: eaves no higher than 3 metres and an overall height of 4 metres, and where any part is within 1 metre of a boundary it can project no more than 3 metres on a terraced house or 4 metres on other houses. The rights do not apply in conservation areas, and a building warrant is still needed before work starts.
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 Penicuik like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Penicuik, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a bungalow rear extension in Penicuik comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
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 Penicuik
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Bonnyrigg (5.5 miles) and Dalkeith (7.5 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Penicuik
Can you match the brick or stone on my Penicuik house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Penicuik free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?
Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.
What postcode areas do you cover around Penicuik?
Including EH26, and the surrounding Edinburgh and the Lothians area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Penicuik?
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
Scotland has no Party Wall Act; we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing instead.