Bungalow extensions in Cannock: design, approvals and build
A bungalow extension in Cannock starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in CannockFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWS6, WS11, WS12
Extensions in and around Cannock
Across WS6, WS11, WS12, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Great Wyrley (2 miles), Burntwood (4 miles), Rugeley (6 miles), Lichfield (9 miles).
Just over the West Midlands border, Bloxwich is about 5 miles away. The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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 Cannock
Prices below are for Cannock, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Cannock: £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £25,000 – £31,000 | £29,500 – £39,000 | £37,500 – £49,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £40,500 – £49,000 | £47,500 – £62,000 | £60,500 – £79,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £59,000 – £71,500 | £69,500 – £90,000 | £88,000 – £115,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Included in a typical project
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
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.
Our process, step by step
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
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 Cannock
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Cannock?
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.
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Cannock?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Cannock?
Yes. We cover Cannock and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire. 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 £1,700 to £3,300 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
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 Cannock
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.