Shirebrook, Derbyshire
Side return extension in Shirebrook
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Shirebrook and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Shirebrook and its postcode districts NG19 and NG20 are part of our Derbyshire coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Derbyshire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a side return extension cost in Shirebrook?
For Shirebrook we work from the East Midlands rate: £2,230–£3,690 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £27,000–£44,000 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £39,000–£64,500 |
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 side return extension in Shirebrook?
Planning for a side return extension in Shirebrook follows the English householder rules.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Shirebrook like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Shirebrook. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed. In Shirebrook we check the boundary line and the neighbour's gutter before drawing a side return, because a few centimetres decide whether the wall goes on or beside the boundary.
How a side return extension in Shirebrook 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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Side return extensions near Shirebrook
From Shirebrook, the nearest places we also cover are Mansfield Woodhouse (2.8 miles) and Bolsover (3.7 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Shirebrook
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Shirebrook?
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.
Do you handle building control in Shirebrook?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much space does a side return add?
Typically 8 to 18 square metres, enough to turn a galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner with an island.
What postcode areas do you cover around Shirebrook?
Including NG19 and NG20, and the surrounding Derbyshire area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Shirebrook house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.