Side extensions in Pudsey
Thinking about a side extension for your Pudsey 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 PudseyFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLS13, LS28
Local to Pudsey
Our survey diary covers Pudsey, including LS13, LS28. The same team covers Horsforth (3 miles), Bradford (4 miles), Morley (5 miles), Leeds (5 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards North Yorkshire, Harrogate is around 14 miles away. Yorkshire and the Humber combines stone-built terraces in the Pennine towns with brick semis and newer estates elsewhere, so materials and roof details need matching with care.
How much does a side extension cost in Pudsey?
Prices below are for Pudsey, 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 Pudsey: £1,640 to £3,200 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,500 – £36,000 | £34,500 – £45,000 | £43,500 – £58,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £46,000 – £60,000 | £58,500 – £77,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
When a side extension makes sense
- Houses where the rear garden is small
- Detached and semi-detached houses with side land
- Homes needing a utility, study or ground-floor bedroom
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Side extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Pudsey 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 you cover all of Pudsey?
Yes. We cover Pudsey and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Pudsey?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How close to the boundary can I build?
It depends on height. In England, within 2 m of a boundary the eaves must not exceed 3 m under permitted development. Building on the boundary is possible but brings party wall and maintenance access issues we plan for.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
Book a free site visit in Pudsey
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.