Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Wraparound extension in Chesterfield
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Chesterfield? 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.
Chesterfield and its postcode districts S40 and S41 are part of our Derbyshire coverage. In Chesterfield we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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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 Chesterfield?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Chesterfield start from our East Midlands rate of £2,130–£3,490 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Chesterfield?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Chesterfield. 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 Chesterfield 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Chesterfield
Close by, we work in Staveley, about 3.0 miles away, and Dronfield, about 4.3 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Chesterfield
Do you handle building control in Chesterfield?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Chesterfield?
Including S40 and S41, and the surrounding Derbyshire area.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Chesterfield?
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 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.
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.