Bungalow extensions in South Norwood: design, approvals and build
We design and build bungalow extensions for houses in South Norwood, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in South NorwoodFrom £34,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR7, SE19, SE20, SE25

Planning rules that apply in South Norwood
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 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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering South Norwood
We cover South Norwood and the postcode districts CR7, SE19, SE20, SE25. We also work in nearby Upper Norwood (1 mile), Croydon (2 miles), Norbury (2 miles), Beckenham (2 miles).
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many with a rear outrigger and a side return, and 1930s semis in the outer boroughs. Conservation areas are common, so the planning check comes first.
How much does a bungalow extension cost in South Norwood?
These guide figures apply our London adjustment (×1.3) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in South Norwood: £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.
What is included
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Planning application where needed
- Structural survey before any upward extension
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
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Bungalow extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in South Norwood?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of South Norwood?
Yes. We cover South Norwood and the surrounding parts 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 South Norwood, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £2,280 to £4,420 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
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 South Norwood
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.