Bungalow extensions in Cardiff: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on bungalow extensions in Cardiff, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in CardiffFrom £24,000 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23
Bungalow extension prices in Cardiff
Prices below are for Cardiff, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Cardiff: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £24,000 – £29,500 | £28,500 – £37,000 | £36,000 – £47,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £59,500 | £58,000 – £76,000 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £56,500 – £68,500 | £66,500 – £86,500 | £84,500 – £111,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Do I need planning permission in Cardiff?
In Wales single-storey bungalow extensions follow the normal limits (up to 4 m at the rear); adding a storey needs planning permission.
The planning position for a specific Cardiff address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. Wales has its own building regulations and approved documents; the council or a registered building control approver checks the plans, inspects the work and issues a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Is a bungalow extension right for your house?
- Homeowners planning for later life
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Families wanting more space on one floor
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.
Extensions in and around Cardiff
Across CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23, CF24, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Penarth (3 miles), Barry (7 miles), Cowbridge (12 miles), all within easy reach.
In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
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
We visit your Cardiff home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a bungalow extension in Cardiff
Will my neighbours in Cardiff be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Cardiff?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Cardiff, 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 £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Book a free site visit in Cardiff
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.