Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Bungalow rear extension in Nottingham
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Nottingham 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.
Nottingham and its postcode districts NG3, NG5, NG6 and NG7 are part of our Nottinghamshire coverage. For bungalows in Nottinghamshire, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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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 Nottingham?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Nottingham start from our East Midlands rate of £1,790–£2,910 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Nottingham?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Nottingham 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. 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 Nottingham like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Nottingham. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a bungalow rear extension in Nottingham 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.
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 Nottingham
We also build rear extensions for bungalows in nearby Basford (1.6 miles) and West Bridgford (1.9 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Nottingham
Is the site visit in Nottingham free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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 deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
What postcode areas do you cover around Nottingham?
Including NG3, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8 and NG11, and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Nottingham?
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.
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.