Kearsley, Greater Manchester
Side return extension in Kearsley
Side return extension in Kearsley: infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Kearsley sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including BL2, BL3 and BL4. Side return projects in Kearsley usually start with a drainage survey of the side passage.
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 side return extension cost in Kearsley?
A side return extension in Kearsley is priced at £2,160–£3,570 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £26,000–£43,000 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £38,000–£62,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Kearsley?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a side return extension in Kearsley.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Kearsley like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Kearsley. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a side return extension in Kearsley 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.
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.
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.
Side return extensions near Kearsley
Close by, we work in Walkden, about 1.3 miles away, and Farnworth, about 1.3 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Kearsley
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kearsley?
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 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.
Glass roof or solid roof with rooflights?
A glass roof gives the most light; a solid roof with long rooflights is warmer and quieter in rain. Both work.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
What postcode areas do you cover around Kearsley?
Including BL2, BL3 and BL4, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
Is the site visit in Kearsley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.