Bedroom extensions for homes in Torquay
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Torquay 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 TorquayFrom £26,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
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).
When a bedroom extension makes sense
- Homeowners who want an en-suite master bedroom
- Growing families
- Multi-generational households
How much does a bedroom extension cost in Torquay?
These guide figures apply our South West England adjustment (×1.02) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Torquay: £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.
Working in Torquay
Postcode districts we cover around Torquay include TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4. Nearby, we also take on projects in Paignton (3 miles), Newton Abbot (6 miles), Exmouth (12 miles), Exeter (18 miles).
Just over the Dorset border, Bridport is about 38 miles away. South West homes range from terraced streets in the cities to stone cottages and bungalows in the countryside, and conservation areas are common in historic centres.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a bedroom extension in Torquay
Do you cover all of Torquay?
Yes. We cover Torquay and the surrounding parts of Devon. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Torquay, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Torquay?
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.
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.
Will a new bedroom need planning permission?
Upstairs additions usually do. Ground-floor rooms may fall within permitted development, depending on size and position.
Book a free site visit in Torquay
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.