Single-storey extensions in Stourport-on-Severn

Planning your single-storey extension in Stourport-on-Severn

Wyre Forest District Council is the planning authority for Stourport-on-Severn. 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.

Detached houses get a little more room: 4 metres as standard, or up to 8 metres with prior approval.
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.
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: DY13
Planning and building control: Wyre Forest District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 16 miles

Which options suit homes in Stourport-on-Severn?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Stourport-on-Severn

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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Single-storey extensions in Stourport-on-Severn: common questions

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.

How do I book a survey in Stourport-on-Severn?

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.

What guarantees come with the extension?

Windows, doors, roof lights and roofing membranes come with manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for each product are set out in your quote. Building control's completion certificate confirms the work met Building Regulations when inspected. If anything in our workmanship isn't right after handover, call us and we'll come back and look at it. Ask us for current insurance details with your quote.

Will I need permission from the council in Stourport-on-Severn?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Wyre Forest District Council is the planning authority for Stourport-on-Severn; 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 Stourport-on-Severn and we'll measure up, check the drains and boundaries, and give you a written, itemised quote.