Cramlington, Northumberland
Wraparound extension in Cramlington
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Cramlington? An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Cramlington and its postcode districts NE22, NE23 and NE24 are part of our Northumberland coverage. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Northumberland 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 Cramlington?
In Cramlington, our guide for a wraparound extension is £1,980–£3,240 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
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 Cramlington?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Cramlington.
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 Cramlington like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Cramlington. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Cramlington 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.
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 Cramlington
Neighbouring places we cover include Bedlington (3.1 miles) and Blyth (4.1 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Cramlington
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Cramlington?
As a guide, £1,980–£3,240 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £43,500–£71,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Is the site visit in Cramlington free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Cramlington?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Cramlington?
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Cramlington?
Including NE22, NE23 and NE24, and the surrounding Northumberland area.