Skipton, North Yorkshire
Bungalow rear extension in Skipton
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Skipton 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.
Skipton is covered from our North Yorkshire round, including BD23. For Skipton 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 Skipton?
A bungalow rear extension in Skipton is priced at £1,720–£2,790 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £20,500–£33,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £41,500–£67,000 |
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 Skipton?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Skipton 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.
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. 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 Skipton like to extend?
Skipton has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a bungalow rear extension in Skipton comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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 Skipton
Neighbouring places we cover include Cross Hills (4.0 miles) and Barnoldswick (7.6 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Skipton
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 long does a rear extension take to build in Skipton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Skipton?
As a guide, £1,720–£2,790 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £20,500–£33,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Skipton?
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.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.