Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Wraparound extension in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Royal Tunbridge Wells? 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.
Royal Tunbridge Wells sits in Kent, with postcode districts including TN1, TN2, TN3 and TN4. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Kent where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
A wraparound extension in Royal Tunbridge Wells is priced at £2,460–£4,030 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells like to extend?
Around Royal Tunbridge Wells the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a wraparound extension in Royal Tunbridge Wells comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells
Neighbouring places we cover include Tonbridge (4.3 miles) and Crowborough (6.6 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Tonbridge
- Wraparound extension in Crowborough
- Wraparound extension in Sevenoaks
- Wraparound extension in East Grinstead
- Wraparound extension in Uckfield
Other work in Royal Tunbridge Wells:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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.
Is the site visit in Royal Tunbridge Wells free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Including TN1, TN2, TN3 and TN4, and the surrounding Kent area.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Do you handle building control in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.