Knowle, West Midlands
Glazed rear extension in Knowle
Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. If you live in Knowle and want to know what a glazed rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover Knowle (B40) as part of our West Midlands work. If your garden in Knowle faces south, expect us to talk about overhangs and solar-control glass before frame colours.
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How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Knowle?
In Knowle, our guide for a glazed rear extension is £2,800–£4,800 per square metre including VAT for a 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) | £33,500–£57,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £67,000–£115,000 |
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 Knowle?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Knowle 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.
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 Knowle like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Knowle. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a glazed rear extension in Knowle 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.
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 Knowle
From Knowle, the nearest places we also cover are Solihull (2.9 miles) and Shirley (4.1 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Knowle
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.
Is the site visit in Knowle 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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Knowle house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Knowle?
As a guide, £2,800–£4,800 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £33,500–£57,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.