Covering Westhoughton
Our coverage around Westhoughton (BL5) also includes Atherton, Hindley and Tyldesley.
Homes in the North West
Across the North West, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and modern estates all feature, and brick or stone matching is chosen to suit each street.
What is included in a single-storey extension in Westhoughton?
A single-storey extension adds one level of new floor space to the back or side of a house, usually to open up a kitchen, dining or family room. It is the most common way to gain space without moving, and many can be built without a planning application.
- Foundations, drainage and structural steel
- Brickwork, roof, glazing and insulation
- First-fix and second-fix electrics, plastering and making good
What is the guide price for a single-storey extension in Westhoughton?
Indicative costs for single-storey extensions. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.
| Single-storey extensions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,600 to £3,000 per m² |
| Good specification | £3,000 to £3,500 per m² |
| High specification | £3,500 to £4,000 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Westhoughton
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.
What should Westhoughton homeowners check first?
- Building on or near a shared boundary usually means serving a party wall notice in England and Wales.
- Large glazed areas need to meet energy rules, which can shape the size of doors and rooflights.
How does the project run?
- Send us the details. Give us a postcode, a rough idea of size and some photos, by phone, form or the guide price tool.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.
Questions about a single-storey extension in Westhoughton
Do I need planning permission for a single-storey extension?
Often not in England, if the extension stays within permitted development limits: 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached house, and no higher than 4 m. Larger ones need prior approval or a planning application. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build?
The build itself usually takes 10 to 16 weeks once work starts on site. Design, approvals and ordering usually add 6 to 12 weeks before that.
Who deals with the council for a project in Westhoughton?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Single-storey extensions in nearby towns
- Single-storey extensions in Atherton
- Single-storey extensions in Hindley
- Single-storey extensions in Tyldesley
- Single-storey extensions in Leigh
Learn more about single-storey extensions, or see every project we cover in Westhoughton.