Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and Rutland
Semi-detached rear extension in Melton Mowbray
We plan and build rear extensions for semi-detached houses for homeowners in Melton Mowbray. 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.
We cover Melton Mowbray (LE13 and LE14) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Semi-detached houses are common across Leicestershire and Rutland, and their side access makes rear extensions quicker to build.
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 Melton Mowbray?
For Melton Mowbray we work from the East Midlands rate: £1,840–£3,010 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a semi-detached rear extension in Melton Mowbray?
Whether your semi-detached rear extension in Melton Mowbray needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
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. 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 Melton Mowbray like to extend?
Melton Mowbray has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Melton Mowbray 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.
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.
Semi-detached rear extensions near Melton Mowbray
We also build rear extensions for semi-detached houses in nearby Oakham (9.4 miles) and Syston (9.4 miles).
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Melton Mowbray
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
How far can I extend a semi without planning?
3 metres under permitted development in England, or up to 6 metres with prior approval, outside designated land.
Do you handle building control in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Melton Mowbray?
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 Melton Mowbray house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.