Bungalow extensions in Stanley
Thinking about a bungalow extension for your Stanley home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in StanleyFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDH9
What should I budget for a bungalow extension in Stanley?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Stanley we use our North East England factor (×0.91). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Stanley: £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £23,500 – £29,000 | £27,500 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £38,000 – £46,000 | £44,500 – £58,000 | £56,500 – £74,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £55,500 – £67,000 | £65,000 – £84,500 | £82,500 – £108,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning rules that apply in Stanley
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 Stanley 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).
Who a bungalow extension suits
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Homeowners planning for later life
- Families wanting more space on one floor
Working in Stanley
We cover Stanley and the postcode districts DH9. Nearby, we also take on projects in Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Consett (5 miles), Durham (8 miles), Seaham (14 miles).
The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Bungalow extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Stanley?
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 I need building regulations approval in Stanley?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Stanley?
Yes. We cover Stanley and the surrounding parts of County Durham. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Book a free site visit in Stanley
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.