Newquay, Cornwall
Wraparound extension in Newquay
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Newquay 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.
Newquay and its postcode districts TR7 are part of our Cornwall coverage. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Cornwall where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Newquay?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Newquay start from our South West England rate of £2,290–£3,740 per square metre, including VAT. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £50,500–£82,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £68,500–£112,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Newquay?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Newquay 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. 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 Newquay like to extend?
Newquay has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a wraparound extension in Newquay 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Newquay
From Newquay, the nearest places we also cover are Truro (10.4 miles) and St Austell (14.1 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Truro
- Wraparound extension in St Austell
- Wraparound extension in Redruth
- Wraparound extension in Bodmin
- Wraparound extension in Camborne
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Newquay
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.
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.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Newquay house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Do you handle building control in Newquay?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.