Cheadle, Staffordshire
Wraparound extension in Cheadle
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Cheadle 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.
We cover Cheadle (ST10) as part of our Staffordshire work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Staffordshire where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Cheadle?
In Cheadle, our guide for a wraparound extension is £2,200–£3,600 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £48,500–£79,000 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £66,000–£108,000 |
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 Cheadle?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Cheadle follows the English householder rules.
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 Cheadle like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Cheadle. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a wraparound extension in Cheadle comes together
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.
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 Cheadle
From Cheadle, the nearest places we also cover are Longton (6.2 miles) and Uttoxeter (7.7 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Longton
- Wraparound extension in Uttoxeter
- Wraparound extension in Leek
- Wraparound extension in Stoke-on-Trent
- Wraparound extension in Stone
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Cheadle
Can you match the brick or stone on my Cheadle house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Cheadle?
As a guide, £2,200–£3,600 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £48,500–£79,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Cheadle?
Including ST10, and the surrounding Staffordshire area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Cheadle?
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.