North Wales
Side return extensions in North Wales
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. Across North Wales we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Wrexham, Buckley and Deeside.
In Wrexham 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. Older terraces near the centre and post-war semis further out are typical of North 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 North Wales?
Guide prices for a side return extension in North 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 North 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 North 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 North Wales?
We cover 14 towns and districts in North Wales, including Wrexham, Buckley and Deeside.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.