Bolton upon Dearne, South Yorkshire
Side return extension in Bolton upon Dearne
For homes in Bolton upon Dearne, a side return extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Bolton upon Dearne (S63 and S73) as part of our South Yorkshire work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of South Yorkshire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 Bolton upon Dearne?
In Bolton upon Dearne, our guide for a side return extension is £2,140–£3,530 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £25,500–£42,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £37,500–£62,000 |
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 Bolton upon Dearne?
The planning route for a side return extension in Bolton upon Dearne is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Bolton upon Dearne like to extend?
Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Bolton upon Dearne. Matching sandstone or gritstone on a terrace is one of the biggest cost variables, and reclaimed stone is often the best match.
How a side return extension in Bolton upon Dearne 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 Bolton upon Dearne
Close by, we work in Wath upon Dearne, about 1.5 miles away, and Mexborough, about 1.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Bolton upon Dearne
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bolton upon Dearne?
Including S63 and S73, and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Do you handle building control in Bolton upon Dearne?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
How much does a side return extension cost in Bolton upon Dearne?
As a guide, £2,140–£3,530 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £25,500–£42,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.