What is a glazed extension?

A glazed or contemporary extension uses large panes of glass, slim aluminium frames and modern cladding to create a bright room that contrasts with the original house. Frameless corners, structural glass roofs and minimal sliding doors are typical features.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Stourport-on-Severn?
In Stourport-on-Severn, a glazed extension typically costs £2,700–£4,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 18 m² project that is roughly £48,500–£73,000. Prices in the West Midlands sit near the national average for this kind of work, and the range for Stourport-on-Severn reflects that. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (13 m²) | £35,000–£52,500 |
| Typical project (18 m²) | £48,500–£73,000 |
| Larger project (25 m²) | £67,500–£101,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,700–£4,050 |
What moves the price most:
- Overheating and energy design
- Steel framing
- Glazing size, specification and lead time
- Lighting and finishes
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed extension in Stourport-on-Severn?
Approvals for a glazed extension in Stourport-on-Severn follow the rules for England. In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
The work we manage on a glazed extension:
- Contemporary design and planning drawings
- Foundations, walls and insulated roof
- Energy and overheating calculations where needed
- Cladding or render finish
- Building control sign-off
- Large-format sliding doors and fixed glazing
How long does it take?
Expect 12 to 16 weeks on site; glazing lead times can be 6 to 10 weeks. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 3 to 4 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Stourport-on-Severn
Across the West Midlands, inter-war and post-war semis make up much of the housing, giving good scope for two-storey side extensions and hip-to-gable lofts.
Our Stourport-on-Severn coverage includes postcode districts DY13, and we also work in nearby places such as Kidderminster, Droitwich and Bromsgrove.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about glazed extensions in Stourport-on-Severn
Can large glass panels be lifted in?
Some need a crane or glass-lifting robot. We plan access during design.
Is VAT charged?
Yes, VAT at the standard 20% rate applies to extensions. Our guide prices include it.
Is triple glazing necessary?
Not always. High-performance double glazing can meet the standards; triple glazing helps in exposed locations.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Stourport-on-Severn?
In Stourport-on-Severn, a glazed extension typically costs £2,700–£4,050 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 18 m² project comes to roughly £48,500–£73,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Who approves a glazed extension in Stourport-on-Severn?
Planning matters in Stourport-on-Severn go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
