Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Terraced house rear extension in Wakefield
For homes in Wakefield, 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.
Wakefield is covered from our West Yorkshire round, including WF1, WF2 and WF4. On a Wakefield terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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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 Wakefield?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Wakefield start from our Yorkshire and the Humber rate of £1,910–£3,070 per square metre, including VAT. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is 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 Wakefield?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a terraced house rear extension in Wakefield.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.
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 Wakefield like to extend?
Wakefield has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a terraced house rear extension in Wakefield 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings 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 Wakefield
We also build rear extensions for terraced houses in nearby Horbury (3.0 miles) and Lofthouse (3.2 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Wakefield
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield?
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 both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
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.
Is the site visit in Wakefield free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wakefield?
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.