House extensions in Lichfield
Every type of house extension in Lichfield, from single-storey kitchen extensions to two-storey additions, side returns and orangeries. We design, handle the approvals and build.
- Postcode districtsWS13, WS14
- Price regionWest Midlands (×0.97)
- Planning rulesEngland
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Covering Lichfield and nearby
We cover Lichfield and the postcode districts WS13, WS14. We also work in nearby Burntwood (4 miles), Tamworth (6 miles), Rugeley (7 miles), Great Wyrley (8 miles), Cannock (9 miles). Aldridge, in West Midlands, is roughly 7 miles from Lichfield and also on our list.
Approvals for an extension in Lichfield
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 return infill is often permitted development if it stays within the height limits and is no wider than half the width of the original house. Conservation areas, listed buildings and flats always need an application, and the boundary wall usually brings in the Party Wall Act.
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 Lichfield
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, extensions over a garage or double-storey extensions gives the most useful space for the budget.
Guide prices for Lichfield
Every figure below is a guide for Lichfield, 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extensions | 20 m² | £39,500 – £50,500 |
| Extensions over a garage | 12 m² | £24,000 – £31,500 |
| Side return extensions | 11 m² | £25,500 – £32,500 |
| Orangery extensions | 16 m² | £43,000 – £54,500 |
| Double-storey extensions | 32 m² | £55,500 – £73,000 |
| Kitchen extensions | 20 m² | £40,500 – £51,500 |
Choose an extension type
- Side return extensions · from £17,000
- Kitchen extensions · from £26,000
- Utility and boot room extensions · from £13,500
- Wraparound extensions · from £34,500
- Pitched roof extensions · from £21,500
- Bungalow extensions · from £25,000
- Orangery extensions · from £29,000
- Annexe extensions · from £53,000
- Building regulations for extensions · from £850
- Flat roof extensions · from £20,000
- Bedroom extensions · from £25,000
- Home office extensions · from £15,500
- Side extensions · from £21,000
- Double-storey extensions · from £36,500
- Glass box extensions · from £29,000
- Conservatory replacement extensions · from £19,000
- Porch extensions · from £3,850
- Planning permission for extensions · from £300
- Extension plans and drawings · from £1,150
- Single-storey rear extensions · from £20,000
- Extensions over a garage · from £23,000
- Timber frame extensions · from £20,000
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions about extensions in Lichfield
How much does an extension cost in Lichfield?
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.
Can I get a price before anyone visits?
Yes. This page shows guide prices adjusted for Lichfield, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size and finish in about a minute.
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 I need planning permission for an extension in Lichfield?
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.
Do you handle building regulations?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and calculations, submit them and book inspections, ending with a completion certificate.
Book a free site visit in Lichfield
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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