Newbury, Berkshire
Wraparound extension in Newbury
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design, get the approvals for and build wraparound extensions in Newbury and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Newbury sits in Berkshire, with postcode districts including RG14 and RG20. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Berkshire where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 wraparound extension cost in Newbury?
For Newbury we work from the South East England rate: £2,460–£4,030 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £54,000–£88,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £74,000–£121,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Newbury?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Newbury follows the English householder rules.
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 Newbury like to extend?
Around Newbury the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a wraparound extension in Newbury 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Newbury
From Newbury, the nearest places we also cover are Thatcham (2.8 miles) and Tadley (9.2 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Thatcham
- Wraparound extension in Tadley
- Wraparound extension in Wantage
- Wraparound extension in Basingstoke
- Wraparound extension in Didcot
Other work in Newbury:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Newbury
Can you match the brick or stone on my Newbury house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Newbury?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Is the site visit in Newbury free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Newbury?
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 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.