Bedroom extensions in Herefordshire
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Herefordshire 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 priceFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Herefordshire
Included in a typical project
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Planning drawings and application
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 much does a bedroom extension cost in Herefordshire?
For Herefordshire we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Herefordshire: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
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).
Extensions in and around Herefordshire
Towns we cover in Herefordshire include Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a bedroom extension in Herefordshire
Will my neighbours in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Herefordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Herefordshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 £1,550 to £3,100 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £33,000 to £43,000 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Book a free site visit in Herefordshire
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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