Utility and boot room extensions for homes in Irlam
Planning a utility room extension in Irlam? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in IrlamFrom £13,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsM31, M44
Do I need planning permission in Irlam?
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 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.
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).
Extensions in and around Irlam
Across M31, M44, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Urmston (3 miles), Sale (4 miles), Stretford (4 miles), Eccles (5 miles).
For homes towards Merseyside, Newton-le-Willows is around 7 miles away. The North West has a high share of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with rear yards and outriggers, plus large areas of inter-war semis in the suburbs.
Included in a typical project
- Design around appliances, sink and storage
- Ventilation for a tumble dryer
- Back door and a hard-wearing floor
- Waste and water connections
- Built-in storage or space ready for your units
Utility room extension prices in Irlam
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Irlam we use our North West England factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Irlam: £1,800 to £3,320 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,000 – £16,000 | £13,000 – £17,000 | £13,000 – £17,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,000 – £17,500 | £17,000 – £21,500 | £21,000 – £27,000 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £19,500 – £24,000 | £23,500 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 |
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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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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 utility room extensions
Will my neighbours in Irlam 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.
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Irlam?
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Irlam?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,800 to £3,320 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £13,500. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £17,000 to £21,500 in Irlam.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Book a free site visit in Irlam
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.