Bungalow extensions in Nuneaton: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on bungalow extensions in Nuneaton, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in NuneatonFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCV10, CV11, CV12
Local to Nuneaton
Across CV10, CV11, CV12, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Bedworth (3 miles), Atherstone (6 miles), Kenilworth (13 miles), Rugby (14 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Leicestershire, Hinckley is around 4 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.
What should I budget for a bungalow extension in Nuneaton?
Prices below are for Nuneaton, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Nuneaton: £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.
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 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.
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).
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
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.
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 Nuneaton home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Nuneaton
How long does a bungalow extension take to build in Nuneaton?
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 Nuneaton?
Yes. We cover Nuneaton and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Nuneaton?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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.
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 Nuneaton
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.