Leicestershire and Rutland
Larger home extension prior approval (England) in Leicestershire and Rutland
Up to 6 m (attached) or 8 m (detached) deep, after neighbour consultation. Rear extensions in Leicestershire and Rutland: we cover 23 towns including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Leicestershire and Rutland. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How much does a prior approval rear extension cost in Leicestershire and Rutland?
A prior approval rear extension in Leicestershire and Rutland is priced at £1,840–£3,010 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £22,000–£36,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £37,000–£60,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £44,000–£72,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Leicestershire and Rutland?
If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent.
Where in Leicestershire and Rutland do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
How deep can I go with prior approval?
6 metres on attached houses and 8 metres on detached houses, single-storey only, up to 4 metres high.
Can my neighbours stop it?
They can object; the council then judges the effect on their amenity. Many schemes are approved after objections.
What happens after 42 days?
If the council has not decided, you can proceed. We still recommend waiting for written confirmation where possible.
Do you cover all of Leicestershire and Rutland?
We cover 23 towns and districts in Leicestershire and Rutland, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.