Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
Wraparound extension in Radcliffe
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Radcliffe 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.
Radcliffe and its postcode districts BL9, M26 and M45 are part of our Greater Manchester coverage. Wraparound projects around Radcliffe often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
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 Radcliffe?
In Radcliffe, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,070–£3,380 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
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 Radcliffe?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Radcliffe 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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Radcliffe like to extend?
Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Radcliffe
From Radcliffe, the nearest places we also cover are Whitefield (1.3 miles) and Little Lever (2.2 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Radcliffe
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Radcliffe house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Radcliffe?
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.
Do you handle building control in Radcliffe?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Radcliffe?
Including BL9, M26 and M45, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.