Buxton, Derbyshire
Wraparound extension in Buxton
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 Buxton and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Buxton sits in Derbyshire, with postcode districts including SK17. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Derbyshire 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 Buxton?
In Buxton, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,130–£3,490 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £47,000–£77,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £64,000–£105,000 |
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 Buxton?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Buxton is set by England's householder rules and your council.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Buxton like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Buxton. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Buxton 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.
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 Buxton
Close by, we work in High Peak, about 8.1 miles away, and New Mills, about 8.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Buxton
How long does a rear extension take to build in Buxton?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Buxton?
As a guide, £2,130–£3,490 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £47,000–£77,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.
Is the site visit in Buxton free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Buxton?
Including SK17, and the surrounding Derbyshire area.