Home extensions in Litherland
Every type of house extension in Litherland, from single-storey kitchen extensions to two-storey additions, side returns and orangeries. We design, handle the approvals and build.
- Postcode districtsL9, L20, L21, L22, L23, L30
- Price regionNorth West England (×0.95)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Litherland and surrounding towns
We cover Litherland and the postcode districts L9, L20, L21, L22, L23, L30. Nearby, we also take on projects in Bootle (1 mile), Maghull (4 miles), Liverpool (4 miles), Wallasey (4 miles), Kirkby (4 miles). For homes towards Lancashire, Ormskirk is around 8 miles away.
What works best for Litherland houses?
Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
Depending on the plot, double-storey extensions and side return extensions are often the strongest options, with kitchen extensions worth considering where there is room.
Popular extension prices in Litherland
Every figure below is a guide for Litherland, adjusted for North West England build costs (×0.95) and including VAT. Design and council fees are shown separately on each page.
| Extension type | Example size | Standard spec (inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Orangery extensions | 16 m² | £42,500 – £53,500 |
| Double-storey extensions | 32 m² | £54,500 – £71,500 |
| Kitchen extensions | 20 m² | £39,500 – £50,500 |
| Extensions over a garage | 12 m² | £23,500 – £31,000 |
| Conservatory replacement extensions | 14 m² | £28,500 – £37,000 |
| Wraparound extensions | 25 m² | £54,500 – £69,000 |
Planning rules in Litherland
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Extension types and starting prices
- Flat roof extensions · from £19,500
- Side extensions · from £20,500
- Planning permission for extensions · from £300
- Side return extensions · from £17,000
- Pitched roof extensions · from £21,000
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,100
- Bungalow extensions · from £24,500
- Home office extensions · from £15,000
- Extensions over a garage · from £22,500
- Wraparound extensions · from £34,000
- Timber frame extensions · from £19,500
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £19,000
- Glass box extensions · from £28,500
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £19,500
- Building regulations for extensions · from £850
- Porch extensions · from £3,800
- Orangery extensions · from £28,500
- Bedroom extensions · from £24,500
- Annexe extensions · from £52,000
- Double-storey extensions · from £36,000
- Kitchen extensions · from £25,500
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £13,000
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions about extensions in Litherland
How much does an extension cost in Litherland?
Using our North West England factor (×0.95), a standard-spec single-storey extension of 20 m² is a guide £38,500 to £49,500 including VAT, and a 32 m² two-storey extension £54,500 to £71,500. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building regulations?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and calculations, submit them and book inspections, ending with a completion certificate.
Can I get a price before anyone visits?
Yes. This page shows guide prices adjusted for Litherland, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size and finish in about a minute.
Will my neighbours need to be told?
If you apply for planning or prior approval the council notifies them, and in England party wall notices may be needed for work near a shared boundary.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Litherland?
Not always. It depends on the size, position and your property's history. Many single-storey rear extensions in England are permitted development or can use prior approval.
Book a free site visit in Litherland
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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