House extensions in Ludlow
Planning an extension in Ludlow? Compare extension types, see guide prices adjusted for Ludlow and book a free site visit.
- Postcode districtsSY8
- Price regionWest Midlands (×0.97)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Ludlow and surrounding towns
Across SY8, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Bridgnorth (15 miles), Telford (24 miles), Shrewsbury (24 miles), Wellington (24 miles), Oswestry (38 miles). Leominster, in Herefordshire, is roughly 10 miles from Ludlow and also on our list.
Planning and building control in Ludlow
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 two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
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.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Choosing the right extension in Ludlow
The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
For many houses here, extensions over a garage, double-storey extensions or kitchen extensions gives the most useful space for the budget.
Ludlow extension prices at a glance
Every figure below is a guide for Ludlow, adjusted for West Midlands build costs (×0.97) and including VAT. Design and council fees are shown separately on each page.
| Extension type | Example size | Standard spec (inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Conservatory replacement extensions | 14 m² | £29,000 – £37,500 |
| Wraparound extensions | 25 m² | £55,500 – £70,500 |
| Kitchen extensions | 20 m² | £40,500 – £51,500 |
| Single-storey rear extensions | 20 m² | £39,500 – £50,500 |
| Side return extensions | 11 m² | £25,500 – £32,500 |
| Double-storey extensions | 32 m² | £55,500 – £73,000 |
| Orangery extensions | 16 m² | £43,000 – £54,500 |
Choose an extension type
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £20,000
- Home office extensions · from £15,500
- Extensions over a garage · from £23,000
- Orangery extensions · from £29,000
- Timber frame extensions · from £20,000
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £13,500
- Side return extensions · from £17,000
- Bungalow extensions · from £25,000
- Building regulations for extensions · from £850
- Annexe extensions · from £53,000
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,150
- Porch extensions · from £3,850
- Bedroom extensions · from £25,000
- Pitched roof extensions · from £21,500
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £19,000
- Flat roof extensions · from £20,000
- Side extensions · from £21,000
- Double-storey extensions · from £36,500
- Kitchen extensions · from £26,000
- Glass box extensions · from £29,000
- Wraparound extensions · from £34,500
- Planning permission for extensions · from £300
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions about extensions in Ludlow
How much does an extension cost in Ludlow?
Using our West Midlands factor (×0.97), a standard-spec single-storey extension of 20 m² is a guide £39,500 to £50,500 including VAT, and a 32 m² two-storey extension £55,500 to £73,000. Your written price follows the survey.
Who do I contract with?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you handle building regulations?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and calculations, submit them and book inspections, ending with a completion certificate.
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.
Book a free site visit in Ludlow
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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