Lichfield, Staffordshire
Bungalow rear extension in Lichfield
We plan and build rear extensions for bungalows for homeowners in Lichfield. 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.
Lichfield is covered from our Staffordshire round, including WS13. For bungalows in Staffordshire, 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 Lichfield?
In Lichfield, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,850–£3,000 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £22,000–£36,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £44,500–£72,000 |
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 Lichfield?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Lichfield follows the English householder rules.
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. 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 Lichfield like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Lichfield. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a bungalow rear extension in Lichfield 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Lichfield
Neighbouring places we cover include Burntwood (4.3 miles) and Brownhills (5.6 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Lichfield
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 much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Lichfield?
As a guide, £1,850–£3,000 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £22,000–£36,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How deep can I extend?
The same limits as a house: 3 or 4 metres in England, more with prior approval.
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.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Lichfield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.