Wigan, Greater Manchester
Wraparound extension in Wigan
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Wigan? 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.
We cover Wigan (WN1, WN2, WN3 and WN5) as part of our Greater Manchester work. In Wigan 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 Wigan?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Wigan start from our North West England rate of £2,070–£3,380 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Wigan?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Wigan.
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. 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 Wigan like to extend?
Stone and brick terraces are common around Wigan. 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 Wigan 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Wigan
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Ince-in-Makerfield (1.1 miles) and Hindley (2.3 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Ince-in-Makerfield
- Wraparound extension in Hindley
- Wraparound extension in Abram
- Wraparound extension in Ashton in Makerfield
- Wraparound extension in Westhoughton
Other work in Wigan:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Wigan
Do you handle building control in Wigan?
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 Wigan?
Including WN1, WN2, WN3, WN5 and WN6, and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
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.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Wigan?
As a guide, £2,070–£3,380 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £45,500–£74,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.