Glenfield, Leicestershire and Rutland
Side return extension in Glenfield
We plan and build side return extensions for homeowners in Glenfield. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Glenfield (LE1, LE3 and LE4) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Side return projects in Glenfield 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 Glenfield?
For Glenfield 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 |
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 Glenfield?
Whether your side return extension in Glenfield needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Glenfield like to extend?
Glenfield has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a side return extension in Glenfield comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Glenfield
Close by, we work in Leicester Forest East, about 1.8 miles away, and Braunstone, about 2.1 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Glenfield
How much does a side return extension cost in Glenfield?
As a guide, £2,230–£3,690 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £27,000–£44,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Glenfield?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need my neighbour's permission?
Not their permission, but in England and Wales you must serve party wall notices, and a neighbour can consent in writing or ask for a surveyor's award.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Glenfield?
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.
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.
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.