Extensions in Leek: design, planning and build
From a small utility to a two-storey addition, we take on house extensions throughout Leek, starting with a free visit and a planning check.
- Postcode districtsST13
- Price regionWest Midlands (×0.97)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Approvals for an extension in Leek
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.
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).
Which extension suits a Leek home?
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, kitchen extensions, single-storey rear extensions or double-storey extensions gives the most useful space for the budget.
Guide prices for Leek
We publish guide prices so you can budget before anyone visits. For Leek they are adjusted by ×0.97, the factor we use across West Midlands.
| Extension type | Example size | Standard spec (inc VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wraparound extensions | 25 m² | £55,500 – £70,500 |
| Side return extensions | 11 m² | £25,500 – £32,500 |
| Double-storey extensions | 32 m² | £55,500 – £73,000 |
| Conservatory replacement extensions | 14 m² | £29,000 – £37,500 |
| Extensions over a garage | 12 m² | £24,000 – £31,500 |
Where we work near Leek
Across ST13, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Kidsgrove (9 miles), Longton (10 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (10 miles), Newcastle-under-Lyme (11 miles), Stafford (21 miles). Just over the Cheshire border, Congleton is about 9 miles away.
Choose an extension type
- Orangery extensions · from £29,000
- Timber frame extensions · from £20,000
- Kitchen extensions · from £26,000
- Bedroom extensions · from £25,000
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £13,500
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £19,000
- Bungalow extensions · from £25,000
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £20,000
- Annexe extensions · from £53,000
- Pitched roof extensions · from £21,500
- Double-storey extensions · from £36,500
- Porch extensions · from £3,850
- Flat roof extensions · from £20,000
- Planning permission for extensions · from £300
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,150
- Glass box extensions · from £29,000
- Wraparound extensions · from £34,500
- Home office extensions · from £15,500
- Side return extensions · from £17,000
- Side extensions · from £21,000
- Extensions over a garage · from £23,000
- Building regulations for extensions · from £850
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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 Leek
How much does an extension cost in Leek?
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.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Leek?
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.
How long does an extension take in Leek?
Usually 2 to 4 months of design and approvals, then 10 to 16 weeks on site for a single-storey extension or 16 to 24 weeks for two storeys.
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.
Book a free site visit in Leek
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.