Glen Parva, Leicestershire and Rutland
Wraparound extension in Glen Parva
Wraparound extension in Glen Parva: an L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Glen Parva sits in Leicestershire and Rutland, with postcode districts including LE8, LE18 and LE19. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Leicestershire and Rutland 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 Glen Parva?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Glen Parva start from our East Midlands rate of £2,130–£3,490 per square metre, including VAT. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £47,000–£77,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £64,000–£105,000 |
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 Glen Parva?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Glen Parva.
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. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Glen Parva like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Glen Parva. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Glen Parva 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.
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.
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 Glen Parva
From Glen Parva, the nearest places we also cover are Aylestone (1.7 miles) and Braunstone (2.3 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Aylestone
- Wraparound extension in Braunstone
- Wraparound extension in Wigston Magna
- Wraparound extension in Leicester Forest East
- Wraparound extension in Oadby
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Glen Parva
Can you match the brick or stone on my Glen Parva house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Glen Parva 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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Glen Parva?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Glen Parva?
Including LE8, LE18 and LE19, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.