Ely bungalow extensions, designed and built
Planning a bungalow extension in Ely? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in ElyFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCB6
Do I need planning permission in Ely?
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 Ely address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What is included
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Planning application where needed
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Structural survey before any upward extension
Local to Ely
Site visits are available across Ely (CB6). The same team covers March (13 miles), Cambridge (15 miles), Wisbech (19 miles), Huntingdon (20 miles), all within easy reach.
Newmarket, in Suffolk, is roughly 12 miles from Ely and also on our list. Across the East of England many houses sit on generous plots, and single-storey and wraparound extensions are a natural fit.
Bungalow extension prices in Ely
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Ely we use our East of England factor (×1.06). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Ely: £1,860 to £3,600 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,500 – £33,500 | £32,500 – £42,500 | £41,000 – £54,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £44,500 – £53,500 | £52,000 – £67,500 | £66,000 – £86,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £64,500 – £78,000 | £76,000 – £98,500 | £96,000 – £126,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
We visit your Ely 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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about bungalow extensions
Do you cover all of Ely?
Yes. We cover Ely and the surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Ely?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Ely 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.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,860 to £3,600 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 Ely
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.