Peacehaven, East Sussex
Wraparound extension in Peacehaven
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Peacehaven and want to know what a wraparound extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Peacehaven sits in East Sussex, with postcode districts including BN10. In Peacehaven 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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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Peacehaven?
In Peacehaven, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,460–£4,030 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £54,000–£88,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £74,000–£121,000 |
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 Peacehaven?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Peacehaven follows the English householder rules.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Peacehaven like to extend?
Peacehaven has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.
How a wraparound extension in Peacehaven 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 Peacehaven
Neighbouring places we cover include Rottingdean (2.6 miles) and Newhaven (2.7 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Peacehaven
What postcode areas do you cover around Peacehaven?
Including BN10, and the surrounding East Sussex area.
Do you handle building control in Peacehaven?
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.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
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.
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.