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Heysham, Lancashire

Semi-detached rear extension in Heysham

We plan and build rear extensions for semi-detached houses for homeowners in Heysham. Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.

Heysham and its postcode districts LA1, LA3 and LA4 are part of our Lancashire coverage. In Heysham we measure the attached neighbour's extension at the survey, because it often sets the sensible depth for yours.

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 semi-detached rear extension cost in Heysham?

For Heysham 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.

Semi-detached rear extension prices in Heysham
SizeGuide 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 semi-detached rear extension in Heysham?

The planning route for a semi-detached rear extension in Heysham is set by England's householder rules and your council.

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's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.

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 Heysham like to extend?

Heysham has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.

How a semi-detached rear extension in Heysham comes together

  1. Survey visit

    We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.

  2. Drawings and budget

    Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.

  3. Planning and regulations

    We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.

  4. 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.

Semi-detached rear extensions near Heysham

From Heysham, the nearest places we also cover are Morecambe (2.1 miles) and Lancaster (3.8 miles).

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FAQ

Semi-detached rear extension questions in Heysham

Is the site visit in Heysham free?

Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.

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.

What if my neighbour has already extended?

That can make a matching depth easier to justify. We measure theirs at the survey.

How long does a rear extension take to build in Heysham?

Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.

What postcode areas do you cover around Heysham?

Including LA1, LA3 and LA4, and the surrounding Lancashire area.

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.

Next step

See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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