Garforth, West Yorkshire
Bungalow rear extension in Garforth
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for bungalows in Garforth and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Garforth is covered from our West Yorkshire round, including LS15, LS25 and LS26. For Garforth bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
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 Garforth?
Guide prices for a bungalow rear extension in Garforth start from our Yorkshire and the Humber rate of £1,720–£2,790 per square metre, including VAT. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £20,500–£33,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £41,500–£67,000 |
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 Garforth?
Whether your bungalow rear extension in Garforth needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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.
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. 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 Garforth like to extend?
Garforth has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a bungalow rear extension in Garforth 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Garforth
From Garforth, the nearest places we also cover are Kippax (1.8 miles) and Castleford (4.6 miles).
- Bungalow rear extension in Kippax
- Bungalow rear extension in Castleford
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- Bungalow rear extension in Chapel Allerton
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Garforth
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Garforth?
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.
Is the site visit in Garforth free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
What postcode areas do you cover around Garforth?
Including LS15, LS25 and LS26, and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Garforth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.