Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Glazed rear extension in Great Yarmouth
For homes in Great Yarmouth, 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 Great Yarmouth (NR29, NR30 and NR31) as part of our Norfolk work. Glass-led rear extensions in Great Yarmouth are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Great Yarmouth?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Great Yarmouth start from our East of England rate of £2,970–£5,090 per square metre, including VAT. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £35,500–£61,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £71,000–£122,000 |
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 glazed rear extension in Great Yarmouth?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Great Yarmouth is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Great Yarmouth like to extend?
Great Yarmouth mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a glazed rear extension in Great Yarmouth 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.
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.
Glazed rear extensions near Great Yarmouth
From Great Yarmouth, the nearest places we also cover are Bradwell (2.7 miles) and Lowestoft (9.2 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Great Yarmouth
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Great Yarmouth?
As a guide, £2,970–£5,090 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £35,500–£61,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Great Yarmouth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Does glass need planning permission?
The same rules apply as any rear extension; glass does not change the depth or height limits.
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.
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.