Woolston, Hampshire
Bungalow rear extension in Woolston
For homes in Woolston, a bungalow rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Woolston (SO14, SO18 and SO19) as part of our Hampshire work. For Woolston bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Woolston?
A bungalow rear extension in Woolston is priced at £2,070–£3,360 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £25,000–£40,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £49,500–£80,500 |
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 Woolston?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Woolston is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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 Woolston like to extend?
Woolston has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.
How a bungalow rear extension in Woolston comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Woolston
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Woolston?
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 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.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
Do you handle building control in Woolston?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Woolston?
As a guide, £2,070–£3,360 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £25,000–£40,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.