Gorseinon, Swansea Bay
Terraced house rear extension in Gorseinon
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We design, get the approvals for and build rear extensions for terraced houses in Gorseinon and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Gorseinon (SA4) as part of our Swansea Bay work. In Gorseinon we plan the delivery route through the house and the skip licence before anything else.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Gorseinon?
In Gorseinon, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £1,910–£3,070 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £25,500–£41,500 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £34,500–£55,000 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Gorseinon?
Whether your terraced house rear extension in Gorseinon needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Welsh permitted development allows a single-storey rear extension of up to 4 metres in depth and 4 metres in height, subject to boundary and garden-coverage limits. There is no larger-extension prior approval scheme in Wales.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development or a householder planning application.
What are homes in Gorseinon like to extend?
Older terraces near the centre and post-war semis further out are typical of Gorseinon. Sloping sites are common in Wales, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How a terraced house rear extension in Gorseinon 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Terraced house rear extensions near Gorseinon
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Gorseinon
Do you handle building control in Gorseinon?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered approver under the Welsh regulations and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Gorseinon?
As a guide, £1,910–£3,070 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £25,500–£41,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Gorseinon?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In Wales, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or close to a neighbour's foundations. We serve the notices.