Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Side return extension in Stratford-upon-Avon
For homes in Stratford-upon-Avon, a side return extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Stratford-upon-Avon and its postcode districts CV37 are part of our Warwickshire coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Warwickshire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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How much does a side return extension cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
A side return extension in Stratford-upon-Avon is priced at £2,300–£3,800 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £27,500–£45,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £40,500–£66,500 |
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 Stratford-upon-Avon?
The planning route for a side return extension in Stratford-upon-Avon 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. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Stratford-upon-Avon. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a side return extension in Stratford-upon-Avon comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Side return extensions near Stratford-upon-Avon
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Stratford-upon-Avon
How much does a side return extension cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
As a guide, £2,300–£3,800 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £27,500–£45,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
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.
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.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
What postcode areas do you cover around Stratford-upon-Avon?
Including CV37, and the surrounding Warwickshire area.