Bedroom extensions in Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard 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 Leighton BuzzardFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLU7
Is a bedroom extension right for your house?
- Multi-generational households
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Growing families
Covering Leighton Buzzard
Across LU7, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Dunstable (6 miles), Ampthill (10 miles), Luton (11 miles), Kempston (15 miles).
Bletchley, in Buckinghamshire, is roughly 6 miles from Leighton Buzzard and also on our list. Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
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.
The planning position for a specific Leighton Buzzard address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Bedroom extension prices in Leighton Buzzard
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Leighton Buzzard we use our East of England factor (×1.06). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Leighton Buzzard: £1,700 to £3,390 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £27,500 – £34,000 | £27,500 – £36,000 | £30,500 – £41,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £30,500 – £37,500 | £36,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £61,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £50,500 – £62,500 | £60,000 – £78,000 | £76,000 – £102,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
We visit your Leighton Buzzard home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Leighton Buzzard
Do I need building regulations approval in Leighton Buzzard?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Leighton Buzzard 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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Leighton Buzzard, 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 much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,700 to £3,390 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £36,000 to £47,000 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
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 Leighton Buzzard
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.