Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Wraparound extension in Bishop Auckland
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Bishop Auckland? An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Bishop Auckland is covered from our County Durham round, including DL4 and DL14. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in County Durham 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 Bishop Auckland?
For Bishop Auckland we work from the North East England rate: £1,980–£3,240 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
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 Bishop Auckland?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Bishop Auckland. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a wraparound extension in Bishop Auckland 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.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Bishop Auckland
From Bishop Auckland, the nearest places we also cover are Spennymoor (4.2 miles) and Newton Aycliffe (4.9 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Bishop Auckland
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bishop Auckland?
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.
Can the corner be all glass?
Yes, with a steel or aluminium post or a structural glass corner. It needs careful thermal detailing to meet Building Regulations.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Bishop Auckland?
As a guide, £1,980–£3,240 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £43,500–£71,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Bishop Auckland?
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 you handle building control in Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.