Northampton, Northamptonshire
Bungalow rear extension in Northampton
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Northampton 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.
We cover Northampton (NN1, NN2, NN3 and NN4) as part of our Northamptonshire work. For Northampton 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 Northampton?
A bungalow rear extension in Northampton 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 |
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 Northampton?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Northampton follows the English householder rules.
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 Northampton like to extend?
Northampton has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a bungalow rear extension in Northampton 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Northampton
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Wellingborough (8.8 miles) and Daventry (11.7 miles).
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- Bungalow rear extension in Daventry
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Northampton
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Northampton?
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 you handle building control in Northampton?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
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 I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Northampton?
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.