Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Wraparound extension in Bishops Cleeve
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 Bishops Cleeve and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Bishops Cleeve sits in Gloucestershire, with postcode districts including GL50, GL51 and GL52. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Gloucestershire 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 Bishops Cleeve?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Bishops Cleeve start from our South West England rate of £2,290–£3,740 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Bishops Cleeve?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Bishops Cleeve 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 Bishops Cleeve like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Bishops Cleeve, 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 Bishops Cleeve 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Bishops Cleeve
Close by, we work in Cheltenham, about 3.4 miles away, and Charlton Kings, about 4.5 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Bishops Cleeve
How long does a rear extension take to build in Bishops Cleeve?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bishops Cleeve?
Including GL50, GL51 and GL52, and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
Do you handle building control in Bishops Cleeve?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bishops Cleeve?
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.