Didsbury, Greater Manchester
Bungalow rear extension in Didsbury
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Didsbury and want to know what a bungalow rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Didsbury is covered from our Greater Manchester round, including M14, M19 and M20. For Didsbury 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 Didsbury?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Didsbury start from our North West England rate of £1,740–£2,820 per square metre, including VAT. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| 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) | £41,500–£67,500 |
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 Didsbury?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Didsbury needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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 Didsbury like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Didsbury. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a bungalow rear extension in Didsbury 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Bungalow rear extensions near Didsbury
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Burnage (1.7 miles) and Fallowfield (1.7 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Didsbury
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.
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.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
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.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Didsbury?
As a guide, £1,740–£2,820 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,000–£34,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Didsbury?
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.