Bedroom extensions in Atherton
Atherton homeowners can use us for the whole bedroom extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in AthertonFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBL5, M29, M46, WN7
Included in a typical project
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Planning drawings and application
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
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 Atherton
Prices below are for Atherton, using the North West England factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Atherton: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Local to Atherton
Site visits are available across Atherton (BL5, M29, M46, WN7). Neighbouring towns we cover include Tyldesley (1 mile), Westhoughton (2 miles), Leigh (2 miles), Hindley (4 miles).
Just over the Merseyside border, Golborne is about 5 miles away. 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.
Planning and approvals in Atherton
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 over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
From first visit to completion
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about bedroom extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Atherton, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Atherton be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Atherton?
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.
How much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,520 to £3,040 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £32,000 to £42,000 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Book a free site visit in Atherton
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.