Bedroom extensions in Skipton
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Skipton 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 SkiptonFrom £24,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBD23
What is included
- Planning drawings and application
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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 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 Skipton
These guide figures apply our Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment (×0.94) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Skipton: £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.
Working in Skipton
We cover Skipton and the postcode districts BD23. Neighbouring towns we cover include Harrogate (21 miles), Ripon (23 miles), Northallerton (33 miles), York (40 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.
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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 Skipton
How long does a bedroom extension take to build in Skipton?
On site, typically 14 to 22 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Skipton?
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 my neighbours in Skipton 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.
Does an en-suite need a window?
No, but it needs mechanical extraction that meets the building regulations. We design the duct route at the drawing stage.
How much does a bedroom extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,500 to £3,010 per m² including VAT. A bedroom with an en-suite of about 18 m² is typically £32,000 to £41,500 at standard spec, depending on whether it is part of a larger two-storey build.
Book a free site visit in Skipton
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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