Single-storey extensions in Bewdley

Before your single-storey extension in Bewdley

In Bewdley, Wyre Forest District 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.

If you're building over or near a public sewer, the sewerage company has to agree before the foundations go in.
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.
Foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour's house that go deeper than theirs need party wall notice at least a month in advance.

Postcode district: DY12
Planning and building control: Wyre Forest District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 17 miles

Which options suit homes in Bewdley?

Flat roof or pitched roof

Flat roofs, usually GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, keep the height down near boundaries and suit roof lanterns. Pitched or lean-to roofs with tiles to match the house look more traditional and shed rain faster, but need more height. The choice affects permitted development limits, cost, and how much light reaches the existing rooms.

Utility, WC or boot-room extension

A smaller extension of 6–12 m² can take the washing machine, coats and a downstairs toilet out of the kitchen. Adding a WC means a new waste connection, so the position of the existing drains often decides the layout. It's a cost-effective way to free up the main rooms without a large build.

How much should you budget in Bewdley?

Guide prices start at £28,000 and run to £90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: around £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

What should I prepare before the survey?

Think about how you want to use the new space, and gather anything you have about the house: old plans, deeds showing boundaries, approvals for any earlier extension, and where you think the drains run. Photos of extensions you like help us price glazing and finishes accurately. If you're in a conservation area or on a newer estate, mention it, as it can affect permitted development.

Which postcodes in Bewdley do you work in?

We cover DY12 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Bewdley, neighbouring Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster are covered too.

Can we live at home during the build?

Yes, most families stay at home throughout. For the first several weeks the work is outside and your house is closed off from it. The disruptive part is the break-through, when the back wall comes out and the kitchen may be out of action for one to three weeks. We agree a plan for a temporary sink and cooking space before that stage starts.

Will I need permission from the council in Bewdley?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Wyre Forest District Council is the planning authority for Bewdley; 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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Book a free survey in Bewdley and we'll measure up, check the drains and boundaries, and give you a written, itemised quote.