Halifax, West Yorkshire
Bungalow rear extension in Halifax
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Halifax 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.
We cover Halifax (HD6, HX1, HX2 and HX3) as part of our West Yorkshire work. For Halifax 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 Halifax?
In Halifax, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,720–£2,790 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Halifax?
Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Halifax 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.
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. 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 Halifax like to extend?
Halifax 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 Halifax 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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 Halifax
Neighbouring places we cover include Elland (2.2 miles) and Brighouse (2.8 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Halifax
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Halifax?
As a guide, £1,720–£2,790 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £20,500–£33,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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 Halifax?
Including HD6, HX1, HX2, HX3, HX4 and HX5, and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Halifax house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Halifax free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.