Single-storey extensions in Burntwood

Single-storey extensions in Burntwood: approvals and local details

Lichfield District Council is the planning authority for Burntwood. If your plans need permission, apply early: householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision. Building Regulations approval and inspections run alongside the build.

Wide glazed doors and roof lights make the biggest difference to how bright the new room feels, and to the final price.
A lawful development certificate from Lichfield District Council confirms in writing that a permitted development extension is lawful, which helps when you sell.
If you're building over or near a public sewer, the sewerage company has to agree before the foundations go in.

Postcode district: WS7
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Which options suit homes in Burntwood?

Side or side-return extension

Uses the strip of land beside the house, often a passage or driveway. Under permitted development a side extension can be up to half the width of the original house and no more than 4 metres high. On a terrace with a narrow side return, it can widen a galley kitchen considerably without eating into the garden.

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.

Single-storey extensions prices in Burntwood

Prices in Burntwood match the rest of our area: £28,000–£90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: usually £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.

Questions about single-storey extensions in Burntwood

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 Burntwood?

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 much does a single-storey extension cost in the West Midlands?

Most single-storey extensions in the West Midlands cost between £28,000 and £90,000, including VAT where it applies. A typical 4 m × 5 m rear kitchen-diner on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors, usually costs £40,000–£52,000 built to a finish ready for decorating. Kitchen units, flooring and decorating are extra. After the free survey you get a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Will I need permission from the council in Burntwood?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Lichfield District Council is the planning authority for Burntwood; 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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