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Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire

Wraparound extension in Stocksbridge

We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Stocksbridge. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.

We cover Stocksbridge (S36) as part of our South Yorkshire work. In Stocksbridge we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.

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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 Stocksbridge?

A wraparound extension in Stocksbridge is priced at £2,050–£3,350 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.

Wraparound extension prices in Stocksbridge
SizeGuide 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 Stocksbridge?

Whether your wraparound extension in Stocksbridge needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.

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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.

What are homes in Stocksbridge like to extend?

Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Stocksbridge. 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 Stocksbridge comes together

  1. 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.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Paperwork handled

    Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

  4. 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 Stocksbridge

Neighbouring places we cover include Penistone (3.3 miles) and Chapeltown (5.1 miles).

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FAQ

Wraparound extension questions in Stocksbridge

What postcode areas do you cover around Stocksbridge?

Including S36, and the surrounding South Yorkshire area.

Can you match the brick or stone on my Stocksbridge house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

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.

Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stocksbridge?

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.

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.

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.

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See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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