Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Ramsbottom
Thinking about a kitchen-diner rear extension in Ramsbottom? An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Ramsbottom (BL0) as part of our Greater Manchester work. A kitchen-diner is often the reason people in Ramsbottom extend: the back kitchen in stone and brick terraces is rarely big enough for a table.
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 kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Ramsbottom?
For Ramsbottom we work from the North West England rate: £1,790–£2,910 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £35,500–£58,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
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 kitchen-diner rear extension in Ramsbottom?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a kitchen-diner rear extension in Ramsbottom.
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.
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. 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 Ramsbottom like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Ramsbottom. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Ramsbottom 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Ramsbottom
From Ramsbottom, the nearest places we also cover are Bury (3.4 miles) and Haslingden (3.8 miles).
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Ramsbottom
What postcode areas do you cover around Ramsbottom?
Including BL0, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
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.
Where does the cooker extraction go?
Through the new wall or roof, ducted to outside. Recirculating hoods are possible but less effective.
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.
Is the site visit in Ramsbottom 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 Ramsbottom house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.