Heavitree, Devon
Wraparound extension in Heavitree
For homes in Heavitree, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Heavitree and its postcode districts EX1, EX2 and EX4 are part of our Devon coverage. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Devon 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 Heavitree?
For Heavitree we work from the South West England rate: £2,290–£3,740 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Heavitree?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Heavitree.
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. 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 Heavitree like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Heavitree, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a wraparound extension in Heavitree comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
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 Heavitree
Close by, we work in Exeter, about 1.4 miles away, and Exmouth, about 8.2 miles away.
- Wraparound extension in Exeter
- Wraparound extension in Exmouth
- Wraparound extension in Dawlish
- Wraparound extension in Sidmouth
- Wraparound extension in Teignmouth
Other work in Heavitree:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Heavitree
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Heavitree?
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.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Do you handle building control in Heavitree?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Heavitree?
Including EX1, EX2 and EX4, and the surrounding Devon area.