Leytonstone, Greater London
Wraparound extension in Leytonstone
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Leytonstone? An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Leytonstone is covered from our Greater London round, including E10, E11 and E17. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Greater London 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 Leytonstone?
For Leytonstone we work from the London rate: £2,860–£4,680 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
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 Leytonstone?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Leytonstone.
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 Leytonstone like to extend?
Period terraces in Leytonstone 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 Leytonstone 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 Leytonstone
From Leytonstone, the nearest places we also cover are Leyton (0.9 miles) and Wanstead (0.9 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Leytonstone
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Leytonstone?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Leytonstone house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Is the site visit in Leytonstone free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Leytonstone?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Leytonstone?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.