Redruth, Cornwall
Side return extension in Redruth
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. If you live in Redruth and want to know what a side return extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Redruth and its postcode districts TR15 and TR16 are part of our Cornwall coverage. Side return projects in Redruth usually start with a drainage survey of the side passage.
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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 Redruth?
A side return extension in Redruth is priced at £2,390–£3,950 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 Redruth?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a side return extension in Redruth.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Redruth like to extend?
Redruth has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a side return extension in Redruth comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Redruth
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Redruth
What postcode areas do you cover around Redruth?
Including TR15 and TR16, and the surrounding Cornwall area.
Do you handle building control in Redruth?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Do I need my neighbour's permission?
Not their permission, but in England and Wales you must serve party wall notices, and a neighbour can consent in writing or ask for a surveyor's award.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Redruth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Redruth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.