Liversedge, West Yorkshire
Side return extension in Liversedge
For homes in Liversedge, 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 Liversedge (BD19, WF15 and WF16) as part of our West Yorkshire work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of West 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 Liversedge?
A side return extension in Liversedge is priced at £2,140–£3,530 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Liversedge?
Whether your side return extension in Liversedge 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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Liversedge like to extend?
Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Liversedge. 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 Liversedge 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.
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 Liversedge
We also build side return extensions in nearby Heckmondwike (0.7 miles) and Cleckheaton (1.5 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Liversedge
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Liversedge?
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.
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 Liversedge?
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.
Is the site visit in Liversedge free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Liversedge house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.