Bedroom extensions for homes in Newton Abbot
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Newton Abbot 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 Newton AbbotFrom £26,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTQ12
Who a bedroom extension suits
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
Local to Newton Abbot
We cover Newton Abbot and the postcode districts TQ12. The same team covers Torquay (6 miles), Paignton (7 miles), Exmouth (11 miles), Exeter (14 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Cornwall border, Launceston is about 35 miles away. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
Planning and approvals in Newton Abbot
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.
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).
What should I budget for a bedroom extension in Newton Abbot?
Prices below are for Newton Abbot, using the South West England factor of ×1.02. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Newton Abbot: £1,630 to £3,260 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £26,500 – £32,500 | £26,500 – £34,500 | £29,000 – £39,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £29,000 – £36,000 | £34,500 – £45,000 | £44,000 – £59,000 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £48,500 – £60,000 | £58,000 – £75,000 | £73,000 – £98,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Newton Abbot
Do you cover all of Newton Abbot?
Yes. We cover Newton Abbot and the surrounding parts of Devon. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Newton Abbot?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Newton Abbot?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
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 £1,630 to £3,260 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £34,500 to £45,000 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Book a free site visit in Newton Abbot
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.