Bedroom extensions across Burntwood
Planning a bedroom extension in Burntwood? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in BurntwoodFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWS7
Planning and approvals in Burntwood
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
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).
Local to Burntwood
We cover Burntwood and the postcode districts WS7. The same team covers Great Wyrley (4 miles), Lichfield (4 miles), Cannock (4 miles), Rugeley (5 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the West Midlands border, Aldridge is about 5 miles away. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
What should I budget for a bedroom extension in Burntwood?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Burntwood we use our West Midlands factor (×0.97). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Burntwood: £1,550 to £3,100 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £25,000 – £31,000 | £25,000 – £33,000 | £27,500 – £37,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £27,500 – £34,500 | £33,000 – £43,000 | £41,500 – £56,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £46,500 – £57,000 | £55,000 – £71,500 | £69,500 – £93,500 |
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Is a bedroom extension right for your house?
- Growing families
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Multi-generational households
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.
How the project works
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
We visit your Burntwood home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Bedroom extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Burntwood 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 Burntwood?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Burntwood?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
Does an en-suite need a window?
No, but it needs mechanical extraction that meets the building regulations. We design the duct route at the drawing stage.
Book a free site visit in Burntwood
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.