Abram, Greater Manchester
Single-storey rear extension in Abram
Thinking about a single-storey rear extension in Abram? Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Abram sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including WN2, WN3 and WN4. On stone and brick terraces like those around Abram, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Abram?
In Abram, our guide for a single-storey rear extension is £1,790–£2,910 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £21,500–£35,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £35,500–£58,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £43,000–£70,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Abram?
The planning route for a single-storey rear extension in Abram is set by England's householder rules and your council.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
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 Abram like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Abram. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a single-storey rear extension in Abram 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.
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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Single-storey rear extensions near Abram
Close by, we work in Hindley, about 1.8 miles away, and Ince-in-Makerfield, about 2.0 miles away.
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Abram
What postcode areas do you cover around Abram?
Including WN2, WN3 and WN4, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Abram?
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.
How deep can a single-storey rear extension be without planning?
In England, 3 metres on an attached house and 4 metres on a detached house under permitted development, or up to 6 and 8 metres with prior approval. Wales allows 4 metres; Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own limits.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Abram 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 Abram?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.