Mid Wales
Side return extensions in Mid Wales
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Rear extensions in Mid Wales: we cover 4 towns including Newtown, Brecon and Welshpool, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Side return projects in Newtown usually start with a drainage survey of the side passage. Older terraces near the centre and post-war semis further out are typical of Mid Wales. Sloping sites are common in Wales, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How much does a side return extension cost in Mid Wales?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Mid Wales start from our Wales rate of £2,140–£3,530 per square metre, including VAT. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £25,500–£42,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £37,500–£62,000 |
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 Mid Wales?
Welsh side-extension rules limit a single-storey side addition to 4 metres high and a 50% increase in the width of the original house, with tighter limits in conservation areas. Wraparounds usually need a planning application.
In Wales, as in England, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires notice to neighbours before work to a shared wall or excavation near their foundations.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Mid Wales do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
How much space does a side return add?
Typically 8 to 18 square metres, enough to turn a galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner with an island.
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.
Can I combine a side return with a rear extension?
Yes; that is a wraparound extension, and it gives the biggest open-plan room a terrace can have.
Do you cover all of Mid Wales?
We cover 4 towns and districts in Mid Wales, including Newtown, Brecon and Welshpool.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.