Side return extensions in Dewsbury: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build side return extensions in Dewsbury and the surrounding West Yorkshire area.
- Guide price in DewsburyFrom £16,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development; party wall notice usual
- Build time10–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWF5, WF12, WF13, WF14, WF16
Planning rules that apply in Dewsbury
In England a single-storey side return infill is often permitted development if it stays within the height limits and is no wider than half the width of the original house. Conservation areas, listed buildings and flats always need an application, and the boundary wall usually brings in the Party Wall Act.
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.
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).
Working in Dewsbury
Across WF5, WF12, WF13, WF14, WF16, WF17, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Batley (1 mile), Ossett (2 miles), Heckmondwike (2 miles), Liversedge (3 miles).
Just over the South Yorkshire border, Darton is about 8 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.
Is a side return extension right for your house?
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces with a rear outrigger
- Narrow galley kitchens
- Homes where the garden is too small to lose much depth
Guide prices for Dewsbury
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Dewsbury we use our Yorkshire and the Humber factor (×0.94). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Dewsbury: £1,970 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m × 4.5 m 8 m² | £16,500 – £20,500 | £18,000 – £23,000 | £22,500 – £29,000 |
| 2 m × 5.5 m 11 m² | £21,500 – £26,000 | £24,500 – £31,500 | £31,000 – £39,500 |
| 2.2 m × 7 m 15 m² | £29,500 – £35,500 | £33,500 – £42,500 | £42,000 – £54,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
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.
Common questions in Dewsbury
Do I need building regulations approval in Dewsbury?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Dewsbury, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Who do I contract with for a side return extension in Dewsbury?
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 much does a side return extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,970 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, so a typical 2 m × 5.5 m infill lands around £24,500 to £31,500 at standard spec in Dewsbury, more in London.
Do side return extensions need planning permission?
In England many single-storey side returns fit within permitted development if they stay within the height limits and are no wider than half the width of the original house. Conservation areas, listed buildings and flats need an application. Other UK nations have their own rules, which we check.
Book a free site visit in Dewsbury
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.