Single-storey rear extensions across Retford
A single-storey extension in Retford starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in RetfordFrom £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 districtsDN22
What should I budget for a single-storey extension in Retford?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Retford we use our East Midlands factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Retford: £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.
Extensions in and around Retford
Across DN22, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Worksop (8 miles), Mansfield Woodhouse (15 miles), Mansfield (17 miles), Newark-on-Trent (18 miles).
Gainsborough, in Lincolnshire, is roughly 8 miles from Retford 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.
Planning rules that apply in Retford
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.
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).
When a single-storey extension makes sense
- Homeowners who want open-plan living onto the garden
- Terraced houses that want a deeper kitchen across the full width
- Semi-detached and detached houses with a usable rear garden
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about single-storey extensions
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Retford, 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 Retford?
Yes. We cover Retford and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Retford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How deep can a single-storey rear extension be without planning permission?
In England, up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Through the larger home extension prior approval scheme those depths rise to 6 m and 8 m. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland use their own rules, which we check for your address.
How much does a single-storey extension cost per square metre?
Our guide range is about £1,660 to £3,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £38,500 to £49,500 in Retford, plus design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Retford
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.