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Expand Your Home: Single Storey Side Extensions! 

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Greater London

Modern extension of a house with large sliding doors overlooking a patio and garden.

Expand Your Home: Single Storey Side Extensions! 🏡✨

Utilise unused side space with a single-storey side extension, perfect for narrow plots and adding practical room!

Why Build? The Benefits!

  • Maximise Unused Space: Ideal for properties with narrow side alleys or redundant space.
  • Increased Internal Space: Make existing rooms larger or add new functional rooms.
  • Cost-Effective: Often more affordable per square metre compared to larger extensions.
  • Faster Build Time: Generally quicker to construct than multi-storey options.
  • Enhanced Flow: Can create a more open and free-flowing layout within your home.

What Can You Create? Ideas for Your New Space!

  • Wider Kitchen/Dining Area: Expand your main living space, especially popular for side-return extensions on terraced homes.
  • Utility Room: A dedicated space for laundry and household chores.
  • Downstairs Bathroom/WC: Add convenience for guests and family.
  • Home Office/Study: A quiet corner for work or study.
  • Additional Storage: Free up space in other areas of your home.
  • Sun Trap/Reading Nook: A bright, cozy area to relax.

Key Facts & Figures (UK Averages)

💰 Estimated Cost

  • £1,800 - £3,000 per m² (excluding VAT, similar to rear extensions, but often smaller overall projects).
  • Costs can be lower due to the typically smaller size of side extensions.
  • Remember to budget for professional fees (architect, structural engineer) and a 10-20% contingency!

📈 Value Added

  • Can add 5% - 8% to your home's value, particularly in urban areas where space is at a premium.
  • Enhances functionality and appeal, especially for terraced properties.

📏 Average Added Space

  • Width typically no more than half the width of the original house under Permitted Development.
  • Maximum height generally 4 metres.
  • Utilises often 'dead' side space, transforming it into valuable internal area.

🗓️ Planning Permission

  • Permitted Development: Many single-storey side extensions can fall under this if specific criteria are met (e.g., height, width, not facing a highway, materials).
  • Full Planning Application: If required, typically takes 8-10 weeks for a decision.
  • Overall Project Timeline (Design to Completion): Generally shorter than larger extensions, often 6-12 months.

Ready to make the most of your side space? Consult with local architects and builders to bring your vision to life!

Visualise Your Dream Annex!

Modern dining area with a glass extension, wood accents, and potted plants.

External View

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden counters, and a washing machine. Bright and airy.

Internal View

UK Single Storey Side Extension Guide!

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