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Bacup, Lancashire

Bungalow rear extension in Bacup

We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Bacup. Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.

Bacup and its postcode districts BB4 and OL13 are part of our Lancashire coverage. For bungalows in Lancashire, 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 Bacup?

In Bacup, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,740–£2,820 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.

Bungalow rear extension prices in Bacup
SizeGuide 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

We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.

Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Bacup?

Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Bacup follows the English householder rules.

English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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 Bacup like to extend?

Bacup has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.

How a bungalow rear extension in Bacup comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  2. Drawings and budget

    Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.

  3. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  4. Written price, then build

    Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.

Bungalow rear extensions near Bacup

Neighbouring places we cover include Rawtenstall (3.4 miles) and Todmorden (4.3 miles).

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FAQ

Bungalow rear extension questions in Bacup

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 Bacup house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

Can I extend the loft as well?

Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.

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.

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.

What postcode areas do you cover around Bacup?

Including BB4 and OL13, and the surrounding Lancashire area.

Next step

See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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