Bungalow extensions across Burnley
If you live in Burnley 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 BurnleyFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBB8, BB9, BB10, BB11, BB12
Planning and approvals in Burnley
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.
The planning position for a specific Burnley address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Bungalow extension prices in Burnley
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 Burnley: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Extensions in and around Burnley
Across BB8, BB9, BB10, BB11, BB12, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Nelson (3 miles), Colne (5 miles), Accrington (6 miles), Rawtenstall (7 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Greater Manchester border, Rochdale is about 13 miles away. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
What we take care of
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Planning application where needed
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
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Burnley
Do I need building regulations approval in Burnley?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Burnley?
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.
Do you cover all of Burnley?
Yes. We cover Burnley and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Burnley
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.