Torquay, Devon
Wraparound extension in Torquay
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 Torquay and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Torquay sits in Devon, with postcode districts including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4. Wraparound projects around Torquay often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
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 Torquay?
A wraparound extension in Torquay is priced at £2,290–£3,740 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Torquay?
Whether your wraparound extension in Torquay needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Torquay like to extend?
Torquay 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 Torquay 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Torquay
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Cockington (1.4 miles) and Paignton (2.6 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Torquay
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Torquay?
As a guide, £2,290–£3,740 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £50,500–£82,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Torquay?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Will it take a lot of garden?
Less than a deep rear extension of the same area, because part of the space comes from the side passage.
Is the site visit in Torquay 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 Torquay?
Including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4, and the surrounding Devon area.