Stroud, Gloucestershire
Wraparound extension in Stroud
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Stroud 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.
We cover Stroud (GL5, GL6 and GL10) as part of our Gloucestershire work. 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 Stroud?
In Stroud, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,290–£3,740 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Stroud?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Stroud follows the English householder rules.
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. 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 Stroud like to extend?
Stroud 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 Stroud 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.
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 Stroud
Close by, we work in Dursley, about 8.1 miles away, and Gloucester, about 8.2 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Stroud
Can you match the brick or stone on my Stroud house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Stroud free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Stroud?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
What postcode areas do you cover around Stroud?
Including GL5, GL6 and GL10, and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Stroud?
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.