Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Wraparound extension in Scunthorpe
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design, get the approvals for and build wraparound extensions in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Scunthorpe sits in Lincolnshire, with postcode districts including DN15, DN16 and DN17. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Lincolnshire where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Scunthorpe?
In Scunthorpe, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,130–£3,490 per square metre including VAT for a 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 Scunthorpe?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Scunthorpe follows the English householder rules.
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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Scunthorpe like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe 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.
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 Scunthorpe
Neighbouring places we cover include Brough (10.9 miles) and Barton upon Humber (11.5 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Brough
- Wraparound extension in Barton upon Humber
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- Wraparound extension in Thorne
- Wraparound extension in Gainsborough
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Scunthorpe
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Scunthorpe?
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.
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.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Scunthorpe 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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Scunthorpe?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.