Arnold, Nottinghamshire
Single-storey rear extension in Arnold
Thinking about a single-storey rear extension in Arnold? 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.
Arnold and its postcode districts NG3, NG5 and NG6 are part of our Nottinghamshire coverage. A depth of 3 to 4 metres keeps many single-storey rear extensions in Arnold within permitted development, subject to the house's planning history.
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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 Arnold?
A single-storey rear extension in Arnold is priced at £1,840–£3,010 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 single-storey rear extension in Arnold?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a single-storey rear extension in Arnold.
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. 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 Arnold like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Arnold. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a single-storey rear extension in Arnold 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Arnold
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Arnold
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Arnold?
Including NG3, NG5 and NG6, and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
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.
Do you handle building control in Arnold?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Arnold?
As a guide, £1,840–£3,010 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £22,000–£36,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.