Tamworth, Staffordshire
Wraparound extension in Tamworth
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Tamworth 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.
Tamworth and its postcode districts B77 and B78 are part of our Staffordshire coverage. In Tamworth 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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How much does a wraparound extension cost in Tamworth?
A wraparound extension in Tamworth is priced at £2,200–£3,600 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 Tamworth?
Planning for a wraparound extension in Tamworth 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. 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 Tamworth like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Tamworth. 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 Tamworth 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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 Tamworth
Close by, we work in Lichfield, about 6.3 miles away, and Sutton Coldfield, about 6.9 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Tamworth
What postcode areas do you cover around Tamworth?
Including B77 and B78, and the surrounding Staffordshire area.
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.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Tamworth?
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.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.