Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Bungalow rear extension in Bury St Edmunds
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Bury St Edmunds? Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Bury St Edmunds (IP32 and IP33) as part of our Suffolk work. For Bury St Edmunds bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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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 Bury St Edmunds?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Bury St Edmunds start from our East of England rate of £1,960–£3,180 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
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 Bury St Edmunds?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Bury St Edmunds is set by England's householder rules and your council.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part 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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Bury St Edmunds like to extend?
Bury St Edmunds mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a bungalow rear extension in Bury St Edmunds comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Bungalow rear extensions near Bury St Edmunds
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Bury St Edmunds
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Bury St Edmunds?
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 I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bury St Edmunds?
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.
Can a bungalow extension be fully accessible?
Yes: level thresholds, wider doors and a wet room are straightforward to design in.
Is the site visit in Bury St Edmunds free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Bury St Edmunds?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bury St Edmunds?
Including IP32 and IP33, and the surrounding Suffolk area.