Glass box extensions in Ludlow: design, approvals and build
Ludlow homeowners can use us for the whole glass extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in LudlowFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY8
Extensions in and around Ludlow
Postcode districts we cover around Ludlow include SY8. The same team covers Bridgnorth (15 miles), Telford (24 miles), Shrewsbury (24 miles), Wellington (24 miles), all within easy reach.
Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Do I need planning permission in Ludlow?
In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.
The planning position for a specific Ludlow 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.
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).
Guide prices for Ludlow
For Ludlow we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Ludlow: £2,910 to £5,630 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £29,000 – £35,000 | £29,000 – £37,000 | £33,000 – £45,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £34,500 – £42,000 | £40,500 – £51,500 | £50,000 – £68,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £52,000 – £63,000 | £61,000 – £77,000 | £75,000 – £101,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
When a glass extension makes sense
- Garden-facing dining rooms
- Small infill spaces and side returns
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
Solar gain is the risk. We specify solar-control glass, plan for opening vents or sliding panels, and avoid fully glazed roofs on south-facing extensions unless shading is included.
From first visit to completion
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 Ludlow 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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Ludlow
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Ludlow?
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.
How long does a glass extension take to build in Ludlow?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Ludlow be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,910 to £5,630 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £40,500 to £51,500 in Ludlow.
Book a free site visit in Ludlow
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.