Bungalow extensions in Blackpool
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build bungalow extensions in Blackpool and the surrounding Lancashire area.
- Guide price in BlackpoolFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsFY1, FY2, FY3, FY4, FY5
What should I budget for a bungalow extension in Blackpool?
These guide figures apply our North West England adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Blackpool: £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £24,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 | £37,000 – £48,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £39,500 – £48,000 | £46,500 – £60,500 | £59,000 – £78,000 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £58,000 – £70,000 | £68,000 – £88,500 | £86,000 – £113,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Included in a typical project
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Planning application where needed
Bungalow roofs are often hipped, which makes tying in an extension roof a careful job. We draw the roof junction early because it drives both the look and the cost.
Covering Blackpool
Postcode districts we cover around Blackpool include FY1, FY2, FY3, FY4, FY5, FY6. The same team covers Poulton-le-Fylde (3 miles), Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles), Lytham St Annes (6 miles), Fleetwood (8 miles), all within easy reach.
Southport, in Merseyside, is roughly 12 miles from Blackpool and also on our list. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
Planning rules that apply in Blackpool
In England a single-storey extension to a bungalow follows the normal permitted development limits (3 m or 4 m, or 6 m and 8 m through prior approval). Adding a first floor always needs planning permission.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What happens next
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about bungalow extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Blackpool, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Blackpool?
Yes. We cover Blackpool and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Blackpool 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.
Is it better to extend sideways or upwards?
Sideways and rearwards is usually simpler, cheaper and keeps single-level living. Upwards saves garden but means stairs, more structure and planning permission.
Can I extend a bungalow without planning permission?
In England a single-storey rear extension to a bungalow follows the same permitted development limits as a house: 3 m or 4 m, or up to 6 m or 8 m through prior approval. Adding a storey always needs planning permission.
Book a free site visit in Blackpool
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.