This bungalow renovation in Leigh, Lancashire added a contemporary feel to the entrance of the property, incorporating a full height glazed element to the front of the building, while the rendered facades and stone cills created striking kerb appeal.
The rear of the property benefited from bifolding doors to connect the interior to the garden, and flat skylights helped to bring brightness into the internal living space.
Completed in 2020, this bungalow renovation was designed by Draw Plan Ltd., an architectural practice based in Culcheth, Warrington, covering Lancashire, Cheshire, and the wider North West.
The Design Brief
The clients approached Draw Plan with a vision for a bungalow renovation in Leigh that brought a contemporary feel to a traditional property without losing its single-storey character.
Requirements from the brief:
- A modern, high-impact front entrance with strong kerb appeal
- A rear that opened up to the garden for everyday living
- More natural light brought into the internal living space
- Updated facades that lifted the exterior of the bungalow
- A finished property that felt like a complete bungalow renovation, not a patchwork of additions
The renovation needed to deliver a clear before and after result across both elevations of the property.
Draw Plan’s Design Approach
Three design decisions shaped this bungalow renovation in Leigh:
Lift the Front Elevation With a Full-Height Glazed Feature
The front of the bungalow was the lowest-impact face of the property before renovation.
The response was a full-height glazed element added to the entrance, paired with rendered facades and stone cills that completely changed the kerb appeal of the bungalow.
This decision turned the front elevation from forgettable into a statement on approach.
Open the Rear to the Garden With Bifold Doors
The original bungalow had a limited connection between the interior living space and the rear garden.
Bifold doors were specified across the rear elevation, opening the living space directly onto the garden during the warmer months and keeping a strong visual connection year-round.
This decision changed how the bungalow lived day to day, especially for entertaining and family use.
Bring Daylight Into the Internal Living Space
Bungalows often suffer from limited natural light because they have no upper floor windows to draw light down through the property.
Flat skylights were added across the living areas, pulling daylight into the centre of the bungalow where windows alone could not reach.
This decision finished the bungalow renovation by lifting the brightness of the entire ground floor.
Architectural Services Used on This Project
This bungalow renovation in Leigh ran through Draw Plan’s full architectural service:
- Feasibility Drawings to test the renovation potential and confirm what the existing structure could support
- Planning Drawings for submission to Wigan Council
- Building Regulations Drawings to support the construction phase
Draw Plan has applied this three-stage process to bungalow renovations across Leigh, Warrington, and the wider North West for over 20 years.
Bungalow Renovation FAQs
What does a bungalow renovation include?
A bungalow renovation typically includes facade upgrades, rear extensions, internal remodelling, and added natural light through skylights or glazed features. The scope depends on the existing property, the client brief, and planning constraints in Leigh, Lancashire.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow renovation in Leigh?
Most bungalow renovations in Leigh require planning permission from Wigan Council, particularly for extensions, roof alterations, or front elevation changes. Internal remodelling and small rear extensions can often fall under permitted development rights.
How much does it cost to renovate a bungalow?
A complete bungalow renovation in the UK typically costs between £75,000 and £150,000, depending on the scope of work, property size, and finish level.
- Average bungalow renovation costs (2025/26):
- Minor refresh (2-bed cosmetic): £20,000 to £40,000
- Full modernisation (3-bed): £45,000 to £85,000
- Bungalow with extension: £70,000 to £120,000
- Chalet conversion (adding a first floor): £80,000 to £150,000
Important cost factors include roof work, structural changes for open-plan layouts, electrical and heating system updates, and the need for a structural survey on older bungalows. Always set aside a 10-20% contingency for unexpected issues.
Which areas around Leigh do Draw Plan architects cover?
Draw Plan covers Leigh, Wigan, Bolton, Warrington, Culcheth, and the wider Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire region. We handle bungalow renovations and architectural projects across the North West.
Start Your Bungalow Renovation Project With Draw Plan
As architects in Culcheth with over 20 years in the business, Draw Plan guarantees a clear, stage-by-stage process on every bungalow renovation, from initial site feasibility through to final planning and building regulations approval.
We design bungalow renovations across Leigh, Warrington, Cheshire, and the wider North West, working with each client to take their project from concept through to construction-ready drawings.
Contact Draw Plan to discuss your bungalow renovation in Leigh and request a quote.
