Pelsall, West Midlands
Bungalow rear extension in Pelsall
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Pelsall 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.
Pelsall is covered from our West Midlands round, including WS3, WS4 and WS8. For Pelsall 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 Pelsall?
In Pelsall, 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 Pelsall?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Pelsall needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. 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 Pelsall like to extend?
Pelsall has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a bungalow rear extension in Pelsall 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Pelsall
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Pelsall
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.
Will the roof look odd?
Not if the pitch and tiles match. Where the eaves are low, a flat-roofed section with a lantern is an alternative.
Do you handle building control in Pelsall?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Pelsall?
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 long does a rear extension take to build in Pelsall?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.