Ely, Cambridgeshire
Wraparound extension in Ely
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Ely and want to know what a wraparound extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Ely is covered from our Cambridgeshire round, including CB6 and CB7. In Ely we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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 Ely?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Ely start from our East of England rate of £2,330–£3,820 per square metre, including VAT. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £51,500–£84,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £70,000–£114,500 |
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 Ely?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Ely 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. 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 Ely like to extend?
Ely mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a wraparound extension in Ely 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.
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 Ely
From Ely, the nearest places we also cover are Chatteris (9.7 miles) and Mildenhall (11.2 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Ely
Is the site visit in Ely free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Ely?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ely?
Including CB6 and CB7, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.
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.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.