Yate, Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Side return extension in Yate
Thinking about a side return extension in Yate? Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
We cover Yate (BS37) as part of our Bristol and South Gloucestershire work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a side return extension cost in Yate?
In Yate, our guide for a side return extension is £2,390–£3,950 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £28,500–£47,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £42,000–£69,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Yate?
The planning route for a side return extension in Yate is set by England's householder rules and your council.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Yate like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Yate, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a side return extension in Yate comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Side return extensions near Yate
Close by, we work in Mangotsfield, about 5.2 miles away, and Stoke Gifford, about 5.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Yate
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Yate house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
What postcode areas do you cover around Yate?
Including BS37, and the surrounding Bristol and South Gloucestershire area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Yate?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Yate free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.