Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Bungalow rear extension in Scunthorpe
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Scunthorpe and want to know what a bungalow rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Scunthorpe sits in Lincolnshire, with postcode districts including DN15, DN16 and DN17. For Scunthorpe bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Scunthorpe?
A bungalow rear extension in Scunthorpe is priced at £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Scunthorpe?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Scunthorpe is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Scunthorpe like to extend?
Scunthorpe has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a bungalow rear extension in Scunthorpe 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Scunthorpe
Close by, we work in Brough, about 10.9 miles away, and Barton upon Humber, about 11.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Scunthorpe
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.
Do you handle building control in Scunthorpe?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Can I extend the loft as well?
Sometimes, but that is a different project; a rear extension keeps everything on one level.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Scunthorpe?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Scunthorpe?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Scunthorpe house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.