Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Wraparound extension in Wombwell
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Wombwell 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.
Wombwell sits in South Yorkshire, with postcode districts including S63, S73 and S74. 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 Wombwell?
In Wombwell, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,050–£3,350 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Wombwell?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Wombwell follows the English householder rules.
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 Wombwell like to extend?
Stone terraces and brick semis are typical of Wombwell. 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 Wombwell 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 Wombwell
Close by, we work in Wath upon Dearne, about 2.5 miles away, and Hoyland Nether, about 2.7 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Wombwell
How long does a rear extension take to build in Wombwell?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Wombwell house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wombwell?
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.
Do you handle building control in Wombwell?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.