Ledbury, Herefordshire
Bungalow rear extension in Ledbury
For homes in Ledbury, 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.
Ledbury is covered from our Herefordshire round, including HR8. For Ledbury bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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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 Ledbury?
A bungalow rear extension in Ledbury is priced at £1,850–£3,000 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 Ledbury?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Ledbury follows the English householder rules.
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.
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. 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 Ledbury like to extend?
Ledbury has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a bungalow rear extension in Ledbury 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Ledbury
From Ledbury, the nearest places we also cover are Great Malvern (6.7 miles) and Ross on Wye (10.2 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Ledbury
Do you handle building control in Ledbury?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
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.
Is the site visit in Ledbury free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Ledbury?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.