Bedroom extensions for homes in Henley-on-Thames
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Henley-on-Thames home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in Henley-on-ThamesFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsRG9
Guide prices for Henley-on-Thames
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Henley-on-Thames we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Henley-on-Thames: £1,790 to £3,580 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £29,000 – £35,500 | £29,000 – £38,000 | £32,000 – £43,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £32,000 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £65,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £53,500 – £66,000 | £63,500 – £82,500 | £80,500 – £108,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When a bedroom extension makes sense
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
Local to Henley-on-Thames
Postcode districts we cover around Henley-on-Thames include RG9. Nearby, we also take on projects in Thame (14 miles), Didcot (14 miles), Abingdon (18 miles), Oxford (20 miles).
Just over the Berkshire border, Reading is about 6 miles away. Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
Planning and approvals in Henley-on-Thames
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.
The planning position for a specific Henley-on-Thames address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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 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).
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
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
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 Henley-on-Thames, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Henley-on-Thames?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Henley-on-Thames?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
How much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,790 to £3,580 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £38,000 to £49,500 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Book a free site visit in Henley-on-Thames
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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