Bradwell, Norfolk
Bungalow rear extension in Bradwell
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Bradwell 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.
Bradwell sits in Norfolk, with postcode districts including NR30 and NR31. For bungalows in Norfolk, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Bradwell?
In Bradwell, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,960–£3,180 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,500–£38,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £47,000–£76,500 |
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 Bradwell?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a bungalow rear extension in Bradwell.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Bradwell like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Bradwell, and many have room for a full-width extension. Shrinkable clay is common in the East of England, so foundations near trees and hedges are designed to NHBC-style depth guidance.
How a bungalow rear extension in Bradwell 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.
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 Bradwell
Neighbouring places we cover include Great Yarmouth (2.7 miles) and Lowestoft (7.1 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Bradwell
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Bradwell?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Bradwell house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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 Bradwell?
Including NR30 and NR31, and the surrounding Norfolk area.