Wigston Magna, Leicestershire and Rutland
Side return extension in Wigston Magna
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Wigston Magna and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Wigston Magna is covered from our Leicestershire and Rutland round, including LE8 and LE18. In Wigston Magna we check the boundary line and the neighbour's gutter before drawing a side return, because a few centimetres decide whether the wall goes on or beside the boundary.
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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 Wigston Magna?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Wigston Magna start from our East Midlands rate of £2,230–£3,690 per square metre, including VAT. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £27,000–£44,000 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £39,000–£64,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Wigston Magna?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a side return extension in Wigston Magna.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Wigston Magna like to extend?
Wigston Magna has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a side return extension in Wigston Magna 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Side return extensions near Wigston Magna
From Wigston Magna, the nearest places we also cover are Evington (1.7 miles) and Oadby (1.8 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Wigston Magna
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wigston Magna?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Where does the drainage go?
Side passages often carry the soil and rainwater pipes. We survey them first and reroute them under the new floor where needed.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Wigston Magna house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Wigston Magna free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Wigston Magna?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.