An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Bognor Regis, a town of around 65,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- Location
- 24 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Bognor Regis involve?
- Building control completion
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Planning route check and drawings
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in Bognor Regis?
Extensions for extra rooms in Bognor Regis must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Bognor Regis?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £39,200 – £67,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | m² |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bognor Regis follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 8–14 weeks. If a council deadline applies in Bognor Regis, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bognor Regis landlords need it?
Landlords in Bognor Regis most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Bognor Regis
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Which postcodes in Bognor Regis do you work in?
All of them, including PO21 and PO22, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bognor Regis?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Bognor Regis?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Extensions for extra rooms near Bognor Regis
- Chichester · 6 mi
- Littlehampton · 6 mi
- Worthing · 14 mi
- Havant · 14 mi
- Waterlooville · 17 mi
- Portsmouth · 18 mi
- All of West Sussex
Other HMO services in Bognor Regis
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bognor Regis
- Communal kitchen refits in Bognor Regis
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bognor Regis
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bognor Regis
- Ensuite installation in Bognor Regis
- House to HMO conversion in Bognor Regis
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Bognor Regis
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bognor Regis