Single-storey rear extensions in Morecambe: design, approvals and build
If you live in Morecambe and want more space without moving, a single-storey extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in MorecambeFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLA1, LA3, LA4
Extensions in and around Morecambe
Site visits are available across Morecambe (LA1, LA3, LA4). The same team covers Lancaster (3 miles), Fleetwood (12 miles), Thornton-Cleveleys (15 miles), Poulton-le-Fylde (17 miles), all within easy reach.
Ulverston, in Cumbria, is roughly 13 miles from Morecambe and also on our list. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
Planning and approvals in Morecambe
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
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 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).
Single-storey extension prices in Morecambe
These guide figures apply our North West England 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 Morecambe: £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £23,000 – £30,000 | £29,500 – £39,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,000 – £39,000 | £38,500 – £49,500 | £49,000 – £65,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £49,500 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £74,500 | £74,000 – £97,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What is included
- Walls, steel beams and the new opening into the house
- Doors, windows, insulation, plastering and first fix to finish
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
- Foundations, drainage and groundworks
Depth is the big decision. Every extra metre adds floor area but also takes garden and can push you out of permitted development. We draw the room at two or three depths so you can see the trade-off in space, light and cost before anything is fixed.
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
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Morecambe
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Morecambe, 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 Morecambe?
Yes. We cover Morecambe and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Morecambe?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. Most of the work happens outside until the final weeks, when we open the rear wall. We plan that stage carefully and seal the opening with a temporary screen to keep dust down.
Flat roof or pitched roof?
Flat roofs give more headroom inside and suit lanterns and rooflights; pitched roofs can blend better with older houses. Both meet building regulations when built properly. See our flat roof and pitched roof pages for the details.
Book a free site visit in Morecambe
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.