Norwich, Norfolk
Bungalow rear extension in Norwich
We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Norwich. 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.
Norwich and its postcode districts NR3, NR4, NR5 and NR6 are part of our Norfolk coverage. For bungalows in Norfolk, 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 Norwich?
A bungalow rear extension in Norwich is priced at £1,960–£3,180 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Norwich?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Norwich is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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 Norwich like to extend?
Post-war semis and newer estates are typical of Norwich, 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 Norwich 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.
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 Norwich
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Bowthorpe (3.4 miles) and North Walsham (13.9 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Norwich
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Norwich?
As a guide, £1,960–£3,180 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,500–£38,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Norwich?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Norwich?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Norwich?
Including NR3, NR4, NR5, NR6 and NR7, and the surrounding Norfolk area.
Is the site visit in Norwich free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.