Worcester, Worcestershire
Bungalow rear extension in Worcester
Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. If you live in Worcester 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.
Worcester sits in Worcestershire, with postcode districts including WR1, WR2, WR3 and WR4. For bungalows in Worcestershire, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Worcester?
For Worcester we work from the West Midlands rate: £1,850–£3,000 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Worcester?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Worcester is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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 Worcester like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Worcester. 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 Worcester 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Worcester
From Worcester, the nearest places we also cover are Droitwich (6.1 miles) and Great Malvern (7.0 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Worcester
What postcode areas do you cover around Worcester?
Including WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 and WR8, and the surrounding Worcestershire area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Worcester?
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.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
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.
Is the site visit in Worcester free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Worcester house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.