Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Wraparound extension in Great Yarmouth
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth (NR29, NR30 and NR31) as part of our Norfolk work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Norfolk where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Great Yarmouth?
A wraparound extension in Great Yarmouth is priced at £2,330–£3,820 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £51,500–£84,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £70,000–£114,500 |
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 Great Yarmouth?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Great Yarmouth is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Great Yarmouth like to extend?
Great Yarmouth mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a wraparound extension in Great Yarmouth 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.
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.
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 Great Yarmouth
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Bradwell (2.7 miles) and Lowestoft (9.2 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Great Yarmouth
Do you handle building control in Great Yarmouth?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Great Yarmouth?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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 Great Yarmouth house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Great Yarmouth?
As a guide, £2,330–£3,820 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £51,500–£84,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.