Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Semi-detached rear extension in Barnsley
For homes in Barnsley, a semi-detached rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Single or two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses, with side access and one party wall. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Barnsley and its postcode districts S70, S71 and S75 are part of our South Yorkshire coverage. In Barnsley we measure the attached neighbour's extension at the survey, because it often sets the sensible depth for yours.
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How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Barnsley?
A semi-detached rear extension in Barnsley is priced at £1,770–£2,880 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,000–£34,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £35,500–£57,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £42,500–£69,000 |
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 semi-detached rear extension in Barnsley?
Whether your semi-detached rear extension in Barnsley needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is 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. 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 Barnsley like to extend?
Barnsley has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a semi-detached rear extension in Barnsley comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
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.
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.
Semi-detached rear extensions near Barnsley
Close by, we work in Darton, about 3.1 miles away, and Cudworth, about 3.1 miles away.
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FAQ
Semi-detached rear extension questions in Barnsley
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Barnsley house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a semi extension take?
10 to 16 weeks on site for a single-storey extension.
What postcode areas do you cover around Barnsley?
Including S70, S71 and S75, and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.
How much does a semi-detached rear extension cost in Barnsley?
As a guide, £1,770–£2,880 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £21,000–£34,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Barnsley?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.