Bungalow extensions across Greater London
Our design and build teams take on bungalow extensions in Greater London, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide priceFrom £34,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Towns covered105
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Greater London
- Abbey Wood
- Acton
- Barking
- Barnes
- Barnet
- Battersea
- Beckenham
- Becontree
- Bethnal Green
- Bexley
- Blackheath
- Bow
- Brixton
- Brockley
- Camden Town
- Canning Town
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Chalk Farm
- Chelsea
- Chessington
- Chingford
- Chislehurst
- Chiswick
- Coulsdon
- Cricklewood
- Croydon
- Dagenham
- Earlsfield
- East Barnet
- Edmonton
- Eltham
- Enfield
- Enfield Lock
- Feltham
- Finchley
- Friern Barnet
- Fulham
- Golders Green
- Greenford
- Greenwich
- Hampton
- Hanworth
- Harlesden
- Harringay
- Harrow
- Hayes (Hillingdon)
- Heston
- Highbury
- Holloway
- Hook
- Hornchurch
- Hounslow
- Ilford
- Isleworth
- Kilburn
- Leytonstone
- Manor Park
- Mitcham
- Morden
- Muswell Hill
- New Cross
- New Malden
- Norbury
- Northolt
- Notting Hill
- Orpington
- Palmers Green
- Peckham
- Pinner
- Plumstead
- Ponders End
- Purley
- Putney
- Richmond
- Roehampton
- Romford
- Ruislip
- Shepherds Bush
- South Croydon
- South Norwood
- South Ruislip
- Southall
- Stamford Hill
- Stepney
- Stratford
- Streatham
- Surbiton
- Sutton
- Thamesmead
- Tooting
- Tottenham
- Upper Norwood
- Uxbridge
- Wallington
- Walthamstow
- Wealdstone
- Welling
- Wembley
- West Ham
- Willesden
- Wimbledon
- Wood Green
- Woodford Green
- Worcester Park
When a bungalow extension makes sense
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Families wanting more space on one floor
- Homeowners planning for later life
Do I need planning permission in Greater London?
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 Greater London address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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 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).
How much does a bungalow extension cost in Greater London?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Greater London we use our London factor (×1.3). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Greater London: £2,280 to £4,420 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £34,000 – £41,000 | £39,500 – £52,000 | £50,500 – £66,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £54,500 – £66,000 | £63,500 – £83,000 | £81,000 – £106,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £79,500 – £96,000 | £93,000 – £121,000 | £118,000 – £155,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Local to Greater London
Towns we cover in Greater London include Bexley, Barking, Sutton, Croydon, Ilford, Enfield, Harrow, Tottenham. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
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
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a bungalow extension in Greater London
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Greater London?
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 Greater London?
Yes, across the whole of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Greater London, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
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 Greater London
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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