Bungalow extensions in Boston: design, approvals and build
If you live in Boston and want more space without moving, a bungalow extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in BostonFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsPE21
Planning and approvals in Boston
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.
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 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).
Is a bungalow extension right for your house?
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Families wanting more space on one floor
- Homeowners planning for later life
Covering Boston
Across PE21, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Spalding (14 miles), Skegness (19 miles), Grantham (26 miles), Lincoln (27 miles).
Just over the Cambridgeshire border, Wisbech is about 23 miles away. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
What should I budget for a bungalow extension in Boston?
Prices below are for Boston, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Boston: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Boston
Will my neighbours in Boston 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 I need building regulations approval in Boston?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Boston, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Book a free site visit in Boston
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.