Braunstone, Leicestershire and Rutland
Glazed rear extension in Braunstone
For homes in Braunstone, a glazed rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Braunstone (LE1, LE2 and LE3) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Glass-led rear extensions in Braunstone are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Braunstone?
For Braunstone we work from the East Midlands rate: £2,720–£4,660 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £32,500–£56,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £65,000–£111,500 |
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 glazed rear extension in Braunstone?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Braunstone follows the English householder rules.
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.
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
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 Braunstone like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Braunstone. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a glazed rear extension in Braunstone 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.
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.
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.
Glazed rear extensions near Braunstone
Neighbouring places we cover include Aylestone (1.7 miles) and Leicester Forest East (1.7 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Braunstone
Do you handle building control in Braunstone?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Can I have a level threshold?
Yes, with a drainage channel outside the doors and the slab set to the patio level.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Braunstone?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
What postcode areas do you cover around Braunstone?
Including LE1, LE2 and LE3, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Braunstone?
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.