Bungalow extensions in Loughborough: design, approvals and build
We design and build bungalow extensions for houses in Loughborough, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in LoughboroughFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLE11, LE12
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
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).
Working in Loughborough
Across LE11, LE12, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Coalville (8 miles), Leicester (9 miles), Oadby (12 miles), Melton Mowbray (13 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Derbyshire, Long Eaton is around 10 miles away. The East Midlands has plenty of inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses with room to extend, alongside Victorian terraces in the towns.
Guide prices for Loughborough
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Loughborough we use our East Midlands factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Loughborough: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
When a bungalow extension makes sense
- Families wanting more space on one floor
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Homeowners planning for later life
How the project works
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about bungalow extensions
Do you cover all of Loughborough?
Yes. We cover Loughborough and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Loughborough?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Loughborough?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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 Loughborough
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.