Extensions over a garage across Morley
If you live in Morley and want more space without moving, an over-garage extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in MorleyFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningHouseholder application needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBD11, LS10, LS11, LS27, WF3
Planning rules that apply in Morley
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.
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.
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).
How much does an over-garage extension cost in Morley?
Prices below are for Morley, using the Yorkshire and the Humber factor of ×0.94. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Morley: £1,690 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,500 – £28,000 | £23,500 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,500 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £27,000 – £33,500 | £31,500 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £51,500 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £40,500 – £50,000 | £47,000 – £61,000 | £60,500 – £77,000 |
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What we take care of
- Structural survey of garage walls and foundations
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
- Opening into the existing first floor
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
Local to Morley
Site visits are available across Morley (BD11, LS10, LS11, LS27, WF3, WF17). Neighbouring towns we cover include Batley (3 miles), Dewsbury (4 miles), Heckmondwike (4 miles), Ossett (4 miles).
Just over the South Yorkshire border, Darton is about 11 miles away. Homes across Yorkshire and the Humber range from back-to-back and through terraces to large suburban semis, and extension options vary with them.
How the project works
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 Morley home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about over-garage extensions
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Morley?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Morley 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Morley?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I keep using the garage during the build?
Usually not for parking. The garage roof is removed and the space below is used for access and props for part of the build.
How much does a room over a garage cost?
Our guide range is about £1,690 to £3,200 per m² including VAT. A single-garage room of about 12 m² usually costs £23,500 to £30,500 at standard spec, more if the garage needs rebuilding.
Book a free site visit in Morley
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.