Bedroom extensions for homes in Selby
If you live in Selby and want more space without moving, a bedroom extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in SelbyFrom £24,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsYO8
Extensions in and around Selby
Postcode districts we cover around Selby include YO8. We also work in nearby York (12 miles), Harrogate (24 miles), Ripon (33 miles), Northallerton (42 miles).
Homes across Yorkshire and the Humber range from back-to-back and through terraces to large suburban semis, and extension options vary with them.
Guide prices for Selby
Prices below are for Selby, using the Yorkshire and the Humber factor of ×0.94. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Selby: £1,500 to £3,010 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £24,000 – £30,000 | £24,000 – £32,000 | £27,000 – £36,500 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £27,000 – £33,000 | £32,000 – £41,500 | £40,500 – £54,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £45,000 – £55,000 | £53,500 – £69,500 | £67,500 – £90,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning rules that apply in Selby
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
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).
Who a bedroom extension suits
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Selby
Will my neighbours in Selby 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.
Do you cover all of Selby?
Yes. We cover Selby and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Selby?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
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 Selby
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.