Bickley, Greater London
Bungalow rear extension in Bickley
We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Bickley. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Bickley sits in Greater London, with postcode districts including BR1, BR2 and BR7. For bungalows in Greater London, 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 Bickley?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Bickley start from our London rate of £2,400–£3,900 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide 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 Bickley?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Bickley needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
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 Bickley like to extend?
Much of Bickley 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 Bickley 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 Bickley
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Chislehurst (1.5 miles) and Orpington (2.9 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Bickley
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 much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Bickley?
As a guide, £2,400–£3,900 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £29,000–£47,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
Is the site visit in Bickley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bickley?
Including BR1, BR2 and BR7, and the surrounding Greater London area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bickley?
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.