Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Side return extension in Scunthorpe
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Scunthorpe (DN15, DN16 and DN17) as part of our Lincolnshire work. In Scunthorpe 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.
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 Scunthorpe?
In Scunthorpe, our guide for a side return extension is £2,230–£3,690 per square metre including VAT for a 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 Scunthorpe?
Whether your side return extension in Scunthorpe needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. 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 Scunthorpe like to extend?
Scunthorpe has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a side return extension in Scunthorpe 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Scunthorpe
Close by, we work in Brough, about 10.9 miles away, and Barton upon Humber, about 11.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Scunthorpe
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Scunthorpe?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Scunthorpe?
Including DN15, DN16 and DN17, and the surrounding Lincolnshire area.
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.
How much does a side return extension cost in Scunthorpe?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Scunthorpe house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Scunthorpe?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.