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Barnet, Greater London

Bungalow rear extension in Barnet

Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Barnet and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.

Barnet and its postcode districts EN4, EN5, N3 and N12 are part of our Greater London coverage. For bungalows in Greater London, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.

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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Barnet?

For Barnet we work from the London rate: £2,400–£3,900 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.

Bungalow rear extension prices in Barnet
SizeGuide price inc VAT
3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²)£29,000–£47,000
4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²)£57,500–£93,500

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 Barnet?

Here is how the rules in England apply to a bungalow rear extension in Barnet.

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. 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 Barnet like to extend?

Much of Barnet is 1920s and 1930s semis and short terraces with longer gardens than inner London, which suit full-width single-storey rear extensions. Parking suspensions, skip licences and controlled hours on residential streets shape the programme more than the build itself.

How a bungalow rear extension in Barnet comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Planning and regulations

    We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.

  4. 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 Barnet

We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby New Barnet (1.1 miles) and Totteridge (1.2 miles).

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FAQ

Bungalow rear extension questions in Barnet

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Barnet?

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 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 deep can I extend?

The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.

Can you match the brick or stone on my Barnet house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

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.

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.

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