Kilburn, Greater London
Wraparound extension in Kilburn
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Kilburn. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Kilburn and its postcode districts NW2, NW3 and NW6 are part of our Greater London coverage. In Kilburn we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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 Kilburn?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Kilburn start from our London rate of £2,860–£4,680 per square metre, including VAT. London prices sit at the top of our range because of labour rates, access through the house, parking suspensions and skip licences.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £63,000–£103,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £86,000–£140,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Kilburn?
Whether your wraparound extension in Kilburn 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. 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 Kilburn like to extend?
Period terraces in Kilburn sit alongside flats, and the difference matters: houses usually keep permitted development rights, while flats and maisonettes need planning permission for any rear extension.
How a wraparound extension in Kilburn 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 Kilburn
From Kilburn, the nearest places we also cover are Belsize Park (0.9 miles) and Cricklewood (1.1 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Belsize Park
- Wraparound extension in Cricklewood
- Wraparound extension in Highgate
- Wraparound extension in Golders Green
- Wraparound extension in Maida Hill
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Kilburn
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Kilburn?
As a guide, £2,860–£4,680 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £63,000–£103,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Kilburn?
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.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
What postcode areas do you cover around Kilburn?
Including NW2, NW3 and NW6, and the surrounding Greater London area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Kilburn house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Kilburn?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.