Leicestershire and Rutland
Single-storey rear extensions in Leicestershire and Rutland
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Across Leicestershire and Rutland we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
A depth of 3 to 4 metres keeps many single-storey rear extensions in Leicester within permitted development, subject to the house's planning history. Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Leicestershire and Rutland. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Leicestershire and Rutland?
For Leicestershire and Rutland we work from the East Midlands rate: £1,840–£3,010 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £22,000–£36,000 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £37,000–£60,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £44,000–£72,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in Leicestershire and Rutland?
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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.
Where in Leicestershire and Rutland do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
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.
Is a flat roof or a pitched roof better?
A warm flat roof keeps the extension low under first-floor windows and suits a roof lantern; a pitched or lean-to roof gives a vaulted ceiling. Both last for decades when built properly.
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.
Do you cover all of Leicestershire and Rutland?
We cover 23 towns and districts in Leicestershire and Rutland, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.