Great Malvern, Worcestershire
Side return extension in Great Malvern
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Great Malvern and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Great Malvern and its postcode districts WR14 are part of our Worcestershire coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Worcestershire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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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 Great Malvern?
Guide prices for a side return extension in Great Malvern start from our West Midlands rate of £2,300–£3,800 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
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 Great Malvern?
The planning route for a side return extension in Great Malvern 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. 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 Great Malvern like to extend?
Great Malvern has a lot of post-war semis and estate houses with long gardens and side access, which makes rear extensions quicker to build.
How a side return extension in Great Malvern 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.
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.
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 Great Malvern
Neighbouring places we cover include Ledbury (6.7 miles) and Worcester (7.0 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Great Malvern
What postcode areas do you cover around Great Malvern?
Including WR14, and the surrounding Worcestershire area.
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 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.
Is the site visit in Great Malvern free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Great Malvern house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Great Malvern?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.