Penistone, South Yorkshire
Wraparound extension in Penistone
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Penistone 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.
Penistone is covered from our South Yorkshire round, including S36. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in South Yorkshire 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 Penistone?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Penistone start from our Yorkshire and the Humber rate of £2,050–£3,350 per square metre, including VAT. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £45,000–£73,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £61,500–£100,500 |
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 Penistone?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Penistone.
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. 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 Penistone like to extend?
Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Penistone. Matching sandstone or gritstone on a terrace is one of the biggest cost variables, and reclaimed stone is often the best match.
How a wraparound extension in Penistone 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.
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 Penistone
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Stocksbridge (3.3 miles) and Darton (6.0 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Penistone
What postcode areas do you cover around Penistone?
Including S36, and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.
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.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
Is the site visit in Penistone free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Penistone?
As a guide, £2,050–£3,350 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £45,000–£73,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.