Folkestone, Kent
Wraparound extension in Folkestone
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Folkestone. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Folkestone and its postcode districts CT19 and CT20 are part of our Kent coverage. Wraparound projects around Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
For Folkestone we work from the South East England rate: £2,460–£4,030 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £54,000–£88,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £74,000–£121,000 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Folkestone?
Whether your wraparound extension in Folkestone needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Folkestone like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Folkestone, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a wraparound extension in Folkestone 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.
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 Folkestone
Close by, we work in Hythe, about 3.7 miles away, and Dover, about 7.0 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Folkestone
Can you match the brick or stone on my Folkestone house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
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 Folkestone?
Including CT19 and CT20, and the surrounding Kent area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.