An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Landlords in Littlehampton (BN16 and BN17) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN16 and BN17
- Location
- 18 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Littlehampton involve?
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Party wall coordination where needed
Which rules apply in Littlehampton?
Extensions for extra rooms in Littlehampton 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:
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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 Littlehampton?
| 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 |
Prices in Littlehampton are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Littlehampton landlords need it?
Landlords in Littlehampton most often ask us for this when:
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
- Adding a ground-floor room
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Littlehampton
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
How far do you travel from Littlehampton?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Littlehampton the nearest towns on our list are Bognor Regis (6 miles), Worthing (7 miles), Chichester (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Littlehampton need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Littlehampton?
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 Littlehampton
- Bognor Regis · 6 mi
- Worthing · 7 mi
- Chichester · 11 mi
- Portslade · 14 mi
- Hove · 16 mi
- Brighton · 18 mi
- All of West Sussex
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