Leominster, Herefordshire
Single-storey rear extension in Leominster
For homes in Leominster, a single-storey rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Leominster and its postcode districts HR6 are part of our Herefordshire coverage. On post-war semis and estate houses like those around Leominster, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Leominster?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Leominster start from our West Midlands rate of £1,900–£3,100 per square metre, including VAT. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £23,000–£37,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £38,000–£62,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £45,500–£74,500 |
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 Leominster?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in Leominster needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is 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 Leominster like to extend?
Leominster has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a single-storey rear extension in Leominster 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Leominster
Close by, we work in Ludlow, about 10.3 miles away, and Hereford, about 11.7 miles away.
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Leominster
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Leominster?
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 much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Leominster?
As a guide, £1,900–£3,100 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £23,000–£37,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. The noisiest, dustiest stage, removing the back wall, is kept to the final weeks and screened off. Most families set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Leominster?
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 you handle building control in Leominster?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Leominster house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.