Extension Plans Leicester: Transform Your Home with Sketch‑Pad

Looking to add more space, value, and style to your home? If you're exploring extension plans in Leicester, you're in the right place. At Sketch‑Pad, we specialise in designing and planning bespoke home extensions tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and future goals. Whether you want to extend your kitchen, create a home office, or add bedrooms, we’re here to make it happen.

Types of Home Extensions in Leicester

1. Single‑Storey Rear Extension

Perfect for enlarging your kitchen, dining, or living areas.

• Cost: Typically £25,000–£40,000+, depending on finishes and fittings.

• Time: Around 8 to 16 weeks.

• Benefits: Adds open-plan living space, improves natural light, and connects seamlessly to your garden.

2. Side‑Return Extension

A great solution for terraced and semi-detached homes with unused side alley space.

• Cost: Around £15,000–£25,000+.

• Time: Similar to rear extensions (8 to 16 weeks).

• Benefits: Maximises narrow spaces, perfect for kitchen expansions, and minimally disruptive.

3. Wrap‑Around Extension

Combines a rear and side extension for maximum space and design flexibility.

• Cost: Typically between £40,000–£100,000+.

• Time: 4 to 6 months.

• Benefits: Ideal for large kitchens, dining rooms, or open-plan living areas. It offers the greatest potential for layout transformation.

4. Double‑Storey Extension

Build up as well as out — ideal for growing families needing more bedrooms or bathrooms.

• Cost: £1,500–£3,500 per m² (varies based on size and complexity).

• Time: 4 to 9 months.

• Benefits: Adds significant living space and boosts property value, often by 10–15%.

5. Conservatory, Orangery or Glass‑Box Extension

Elegant, light-filled spaces with large glazed areas — ideal as sunrooms or garden rooms.

• Cost: Around £20,000–£50,000.

• Time: Often quicker due to lightweight construction — 2 to 4 months.

• Benefits: Stylish, airy, and excellent for entertaining or relaxing, though seasonal comfort may vary.

6. Loft Conversion

Turn unused attic space into bedrooms, home offices, or even en-suite bathrooms.

• Cost: Ranges from £35,000–£70,000+ depending on the type (Velux, dormer, or mansard).

• Time: 3 to 6 months.

• Benefits: No loss of garden space, adds up to 20% value, and is one of the best returns on investment.

Added Value: Most home extensions in Leicester can increase your property value by 5–12%, with loft conversions pushing up to 20% — making it a savvy alternative to moving.

📝 Planning, Permissions & Regulations

At Sketch‑Pad, we handle all the regulatory requirements for your extension plans in Leicester:

• Permitted Development: Many single-storey rear or side extensions don’t require planning permission.

• Planning Permission: Required for large, double-storey, wrap-around, or conservation-area properties.

• Building Control: All structural work must meet UK Building Regulations — we manage submissions and inspections.

• Party Wall Agreements: We handle neighbour notices and agreements to avoid delays.

🤝 Why Leicester Homeowners Trust Sketch‑Pad

At Sketch‑Pad, we provide a full extension planning service designed to make the process smooth, efficient, and stress-free.

✅ Design Expertise – Fully compliant drawings tailored to your home and local authority requirements.
✅ Project Management – We coordinate architects, structural engineers, and local planning officers.
✅ Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees. You'll know what you’re paying for — from shell to finish.
✅ Local Experience – We understand Leicester’s planning rules, soil conditions, and housing stock.

📞 Ready to Plan Your Leicester Extension?

If you’re looking for professional, affordable, and creative extension plans in Leicester, Sketch‑Pad is here to help. Let’s bring your vision to life and add lasting value to your home.

👉 Visit https://sketch-pad.co.uk/extension-plans-leicester

or call 0800 021 0233 for free consultation today.