Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Wraparound extension in Leicester
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Leicester 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.
Leicester and its postcode districts LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5 are part of our Leicestershire and Rutland coverage. 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 Leicester?
For Leicester we work from the East Midlands rate: £2,130–£3,490 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. 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 |
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 Leicester?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Leicester.
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 Leicester like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Leicester. 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 Leicester 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Leicester
From Leicester, the nearest places we also cover are Belgrave (1.0 miles) and Humberstone (2.0 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Belgrave
- Wraparound extension in Humberstone
- Wraparound extension in Birstall
- Wraparound extension in Braunstone
- Wraparound extension in Aylestone
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Leicester
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Leicester 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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Leicester?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
What postcode areas do you cover around Leicester?
Including LE1, LE3, LE4 and LE5, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Is the site visit in Leicester free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.