Bedroom extensions for homes in Ashton-under-Lyne
If you live in Ashton-under-Lyne and want more space without moving, a bedroom extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in Ashton-under-LyneFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsM34, M43, OL6, OL7, SK15
Planning rules that apply in Ashton-under-Lyne
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
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).
Covering Ashton-under-Lyne
Across M34, M43, OL6, OL7, SK15, SK16, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Dukinfield (1 mile), Stalybridge (2 miles), Droylsden (2 miles), Denton (2 miles).
The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
Who a bedroom extension suits
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Multi-generational households
- Growing families
New bedrooms on an upper floor need an escape window or a protected route to the outside under the building regulations. We design the window sizes and stair route to meet that from the outset.
Bedroom extension prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
For Ashton-under-Lyne we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.95, the factor we use for North West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Ashton-under-Lyne: £1,520 to £3,040 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £24,500 – £30,500 | £24,500 – £32,000 | £27,000 – £36,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £27,000 – £33,500 | £32,000 – £42,000 | £41,000 – £55,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £45,500 – £56,000 | £54,000 – £70,000 | £68,000 – £91,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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.
Bedroom extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Ashton-under-Lyne?
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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Ashton-under-Lyne, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Ashton-under-Lyne?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
Book a free site visit in Ashton-under-Lyne
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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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.