Extensions over a garage in Melton Mowbray: design, approvals and build
Melton Mowbray homeowners can use us for the whole over-garage extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Melton MowbrayFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningHouseholder application needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLE13, LE14
Do I need planning permission in Melton Mowbray?
In England any side extension over one storey, including a room built over a side garage, needs a householder planning application. The fee is £548 from 1 April 2026 and councils aim to decide within 8 weeks.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
Guide prices for Melton Mowbray
These guide figures apply our East Midlands adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Melton Mowbray: £1,710 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,500 – £28,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,000 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £27,000 – £33,500 | £31,500 – £41,500 | £41,000 – £52,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £41,000 – £50,500 | £47,500 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Working in Melton Mowbray
We cover Melton Mowbray and the postcode districts LE13, LE14. We also work in nearby Loughborough (13 miles), Leicester (14 miles), Oadby (14 miles), Wigston (15 miles).
Oakham, in Rutland, is roughly 11 miles from Melton Mowbray and also on our list. 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.
Included in a typical project
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
- Design and householder planning application
- Structural survey of garage walls and foundations
- Opening into the existing first floor
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Melton Mowbray
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Melton Mowbray, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We cover Melton Mowbray and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Melton Mowbray?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Does building over a garage need planning permission?
In England and the rest of the UK, adding a storey over a side garage almost always needs a planning application, because two-storey side extensions are outside permitted development.
Can my garage take the weight of a room on top?
Some can and some cannot. Many garages have a single-skin wall or shallow foundations. Our structural engineer checks this before we give a fixed price.
Book a free site visit in Melton Mowbray
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.