Single-storey extensions in Atherstone

What should you know before starting in Atherstone?

In Atherstone, North Warwickshire Borough Council decides planning questions. We check permitted development limits and any local restrictions at the survey, then deal with the Building Regulations side so you receive a completion certificate when the work is signed off.

Under permitted development, a rear extension on a semi or terrace can usually project 3 metres from the original back wall, or 6 metres through the prior approval route.
Wide glazed doors and roof lights make the biggest difference to how bright the new room feels, and to the final price.
Most of the build happens outside, so the kitchen is usually only out of action for one to three weeks near the end.

Postcode district: CV9
Planning and building control: North Warwickshire Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 19 miles

Which options suit homes in Atherstone?

Wrap-around extension

Combines a side and rear extension into an L shape, giving the largest ground-floor gain. Because it extends both sideways and rearwards, a wrap-around normally needs a householder planning application rather than relying on permitted development. Expect more steelwork and a more involved roof where the two sections meet.

Rear kitchen-diner extension

The usual layout: a 3–6 metre extension across all or part of the back wall, with the old rear wall replaced by a steel beam so the new and existing rooms become one space. Roof lights or a lantern bring daylight into the middle of the house, and bifold or sliding doors open onto the garden.

Single-storey extensions prices in Atherstone

Expect to budget between £28,000 and £90,000 depending on size and specification in Atherstone. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: typically £40,000–£52,000.

Guide prices for single-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Small rear or side extension (10–15 m²)	£28,000 – £40,000	Utility, WC or a modest kitchen extension
Rear kitchen-diner extension (18–25 m²)	£38,000 – £58,000	The glazing spec moves it within the range
Wrap-around or large extension (30 m²+)	£58,000 – £90,000	More steel and roof, and normally a planning application

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

Do I need to tell my neighbours about an extension?

You don't need their permission for permitted development, but you will usually need to involve them. Under the prior approval route the council writes to adjoining neighbours and gives them 21 days to comment. If the build is on the boundary or the foundations are deep and close to their house, the Party Wall Act requires formal written notice. A friendly conversation before any notice arrives usually makes everything smoother.

How do I book a survey in Atherstone?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your single-storey extension and arrange a time to visit.

How long does a single-storey extension take?

Allow 8–12 weeks on site for most single-storey extensions, plus time beforehand for drawings and approvals. If you need a planning application or a lawful development certificate, councils aim to decide within 8 weeks. Glazing and steel are ordered early so they arrive when the shell is ready, which keeps the build from stalling halfway.

Will I need permission from the council in Atherstone?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. North Warwickshire Borough Council is the planning authority for Atherstone; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.

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Call 0800 088 6248 to talk through your extension, or send us a few details and we'll arrange a visit.