Single-storey extensions in Lichfield

What should you know before starting in Lichfield?

In Lichfield, Lichfield 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.

Detached houses get a little more room: 4 metres as standard, or up to 8 metres with prior approval.
Most of the build happens outside, so the kitchen is usually only out of action for one to three weeks near the end.
Wide glazed doors and roof lights make the biggest difference to how bright the new room feels, and to the final price.

Postcode district: WS13
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 13 miles

Choices to weigh up in Lichfield

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.

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 Lichfield

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

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.

Which postcodes in Lichfield do you work in?

We cover WS13 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Lichfield, neighbouring Shenstone and Burntwood are covered too.

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 Lichfield?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Lichfield District Council is the planning authority for Lichfield; 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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Get a guide price for your Lichfield extension in a couple of minutes, then a fixed price for the agreed specification after the survey.