West Wales
Two-storey rear extensions in West Wales
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We design and build rear extensions across West Wales, from Llanelli and Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Llanelli best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen. Older terraces near the centre and post-war semis further out are typical of West Wales. Sloping sites are common in Wales, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in West Wales?
A two-storey rear extension in West Wales is priced at £1,670–£2,510 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £50,000–£75,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £80,500–£120,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission in West Wales?
Welsh rules allow a two-storey rear extension without an application only where the ground floor is no deeper than 4 metres, the upper floor no deeper than 3 metres and at least 10.5 metres remains to the rear boundary. Most homeowners still apply for householder planning permission.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in West Wales do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Does a two-storey rear extension need planning permission?
Almost always. England and Northern Ireland allow 3 metres without an application only if at least 7 metres remains to the rear boundary; Wales and Scotland are similar or stricter.
Is two-storey cheaper per square metre than single-storey?
Usually yes, because the foundations and roof are shared across twice the floor area. The total cost is higher.
Can I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
Do you cover all of West Wales?
We cover 6 towns and districts in West Wales, including Llanelli, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.