Hereford, Herefordshire
Bungalow rear extension in Hereford
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Hereford and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Hereford sits in Herefordshire, with postcode districts including HR1 and HR4. For bungalows in Herefordshire, 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 Hereford?
In Hereford, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,850–£3,000 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £22,000–£36,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £44,500–£72,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Hereford?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Hereford needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Hereford like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Hereford. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a bungalow rear extension in Hereford 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.
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.
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 Hereford
From Hereford, the nearest places we also cover are Ross on Wye (11.6 miles) and Leominster (11.7 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Hereford
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Hereford house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
Do you handle building control in Hereford?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.