Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Bungalow rear extension in Bishops Cleeve
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Bishops Cleeve and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Bishops Cleeve sits in Gloucestershire, with postcode districts including GL50, GL51 and GL52. For bungalows in Gloucestershire, 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 Bishops Cleeve?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Bishops Cleeve 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Bishops Cleeve?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Bishops Cleeve 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Bishops Cleeve like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Bishops Cleeve, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new. For Bishops Cleeve bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
How a bungalow rear extension in Bishops Cleeve 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Bishops Cleeve
From Bishops Cleeve, the nearest places we also cover are Cheltenham (3.4 miles) and Charlton Kings (4.5 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Bishops Cleeve
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.
Is the site visit in Bishops Cleeve free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bishops Cleeve?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bishops Cleeve?
Including GL50, GL51 and GL52, and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
Do you handle building control in Bishops Cleeve?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.