Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Wraparound extension in Whitefield
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Whitefield 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.
Whitefield sits in Greater Manchester, with postcode districts including M25, M26 and M45. Wraparound projects around Whitefield 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 Whitefield?
A wraparound extension in Whitefield is priced at £2,070–£3,380 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Whitefield?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Whitefield.
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 Whitefield like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Whitefield. Where houses back onto a ginnel or alley, deliveries can come in from the rear, which makes the build tidier.
How a wraparound extension in Whitefield 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.
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 Whitefield
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Radcliffe (1.3 miles) and Prestwich (1.3 miles).
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- Wraparound extension in Prestwich
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Whitefield
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 Whitefield 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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Whitefield?
Including M25, M26 and M45, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Whitefield?
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.