Loughborough, Leicestershire and Rutland
Wraparound extension in Loughborough
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Loughborough 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.
We cover Loughborough (LE11 and LE12) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Wraparound projects around Loughborough 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 Loughborough?
A wraparound extension in Loughborough is priced at £2,130–£3,490 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 Loughborough?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Loughborough is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. 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 Loughborough like to extend?
Loughborough has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a wraparound extension in Loughborough comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Loughborough
From Loughborough, the nearest places we also cover are Shepshed (3.8 miles) and Mountsorrel (4.0 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Shepshed
- Wraparound extension in Mountsorrel
- Wraparound extension in Birstall
- Wraparound extension in Coalville
- Wraparound extension in Syston
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Loughborough
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Loughborough?
As a guide, £2,130–£3,490 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £47,000–£77,000 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.
Will it take a lot of garden?
Less than a deep rear extension of the same area, because part of the space comes from the side passage.
What postcode areas do you cover around Loughborough?
Including LE11 and LE12, and the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Loughborough house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do you handle building control in Loughborough?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.