Lancashire
Rear extensions for bungalows in Lancashire
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design and build rear extensions across Lancashire, from Preston and Burnley to Blackburn, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
For bungalows in Lancashire, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs. Stone and brick terraces are common around Lancashire. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Lancashire?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Lancashire 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 |
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 in Lancashire?
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.
Where in Lancashire do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?
Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.
Will the roof look odd?
Not if the pitch and tiles match. Where the eaves are low, a flat-roofed section with a lantern is an alternative.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
Do you cover all of Lancashire?
We cover 28 towns and districts in Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley and Blackburn.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.