Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
Wraparound extension in Newark on Trent
For homes in Newark on Trent, a wraparound extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Newark on Trent (NG23 and NG24) as part of our Nottinghamshire work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Nottinghamshire 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 Newark on Trent?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Newark on Trent start from our East Midlands rate of £2,130–£3,490 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Newark on Trent?
Whether your wraparound extension in Newark on Trent needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Newark on Trent like to extend?
Newark on Trent has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a wraparound extension in Newark on Trent 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Newark on Trent
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Newark on Trent
Do you handle building control in Newark on Trent?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
What postcode areas do you cover around Newark on Trent?
Including NG23 and NG24, and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Newark on Trent?
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.
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.