Carmarthen, West Wales
Terraced house rear extension in Carmarthen
For homes in Carmarthen, a terraced house rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Carmarthen (SA31) as part of our West Wales work. In Carmarthen 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 Carmarthen?
A terraced house rear extension in Carmarthen is priced at £1,910–£3,070 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a terraced house rear extension in Carmarthen?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Carmarthen follows the Welsh householder rules.
The Welsh Government's householder rules let many homes add a single-storey rear extension up to 4 metres deep and 4 metres high without a planning application. Deeper projects go through a householder application, because Wales has no prior approval route.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 also applies in Wales: two months' notice for work to a shared wall and one month for foundations dug close to a neighbour's building.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings 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 Carmarthen like to extend?
Older terraces near the centre and post-war semis further out are typical of Carmarthen. Sloping sites are common in Wales, so floor levels and retaining walls are designed at the start.
How a terraced house rear extension in Carmarthen 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check or householder planning application, then Building Regulations drawings to the Welsh Approved Documents and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Carmarthen
Neighbouring places we cover include Llanelli (13.5 miles) and Ammanford (14.2 miles).
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- Terraced house rear extension in Ammanford
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Other work in Carmarthen:
FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Carmarthen
Do you handle building control in Carmarthen?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered approver under the Welsh regulations and hand over the completion certificate.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Carmarthen house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Is the site visit in Carmarthen free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Carmarthen?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 4 metres under Welsh permitted development. Wales has no prior approval route for deeper extensions.