Lichfield, Staffordshire
Glazed rear extension in Lichfield
For homes in Lichfield, 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.
Lichfield sits in Staffordshire, with postcode districts including WS13. If your garden in Lichfield faces south, expect us to talk about overhangs and solar-control glass before frame colours.
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 glazed rear extension cost in Lichfield?
A glazed rear extension in Lichfield is priced at £2,800–£4,800 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £33,500–£57,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £67,000–£115,000 |
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 glazed rear extension in Lichfield?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Lichfield 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. 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 Lichfield like to extend?
Lichfield has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a glazed rear extension in Lichfield 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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Glazed rear extensions near Lichfield
We also build glazed and glass-box rear extensions in nearby Burntwood (4.3 miles) and Brownhills (5.6 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Lichfield
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Lichfield?
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 Lichfield free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Will a glass extension be too hot?
Not if it is designed for its orientation, with solar-control glass, shading and ventilation.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Lichfield?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Lichfield house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.