Failsworth, Greater Manchester
Wraparound extension in Failsworth
For homes in Failsworth, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Failsworth and its postcode districts M35, OL8 and OL9 are part of our Greater Manchester coverage. In Failsworth 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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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Failsworth?
For Failsworth we work from the North West England rate: £2,070–£3,380 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. North West prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; access on terraced streets is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £45,500–£74,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £62,000–£101,500 |
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 Failsworth?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Failsworth.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Failsworth like to extend?
Failsworth has long runs of terraced houses with back yards and alleys, plus 1930s semis further out. Yard extensions on terraces are often single-storey and close to both boundaries.
How a wraparound extension in Failsworth 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Wraparound extensions near Failsworth
Close by, we work in Hollinwood, about 1.6 miles away, and Droylsden, about 1.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Failsworth
What postcode areas do you cover around Failsworth?
Including M35, OL8 and OL9, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
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.
Do you handle building control in Failsworth?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Failsworth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Failsworth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.