Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Bungalow rear extension in Leicester
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Leicester? Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Leicester is covered from our Leicestershire and Rutland round, including LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5. For Leicester bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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 Leicester?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Leicester start from our East Midlands rate of £1,790–£2,910 per square metre, including VAT. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Leicester?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Leicester 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.
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 Leicester like to extend?
Leicester has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a bungalow rear extension in Leicester comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Leicester
Close by, we work in Belgrave, about 1.0 miles away, and Humberstone, about 2.0 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Leicester
Do you handle building control in Leicester?
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.
Is a bungalow extension cheaper?
The rates are similar per square metre; roof work can add a little.
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.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Leicester?
As a guide, £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,500–£35,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Leicester?
Including LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.