Swansea Bay
Wraparound extensions in Swansea Bay
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design and build rear extensions across Swansea Bay, from Swansea and Neath to Briton Ferry, covering single-storey kitchen extensions, two-storey additions, side returns and wraparounds.
In Swansea we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear. Swansea Bay has Victorian terraces near the centre and semis further out. Welsh permitted development allows up to 4 metres at the rear for many houses.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Swansea Bay?
A wraparound extension in Swansea Bay is priced at £2,050–£3,350 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Prices in Wales sit below our West Midlands baseline; sloping sites are 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission in Swansea Bay?
Welsh side-extension rules limit a single-storey side addition to 4 metres high and a 50% increase in the width of the original house, with tighter limits in conservation areas. Wraparounds usually need a planning application.
In Wales, as in England, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires notice to neighbours before work to a shared wall or excavation near their foundations.
Conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict permitted development in Wales, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where in Swansea Bay do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Can the corner be all glass?
Yes, with a steel or aluminium post or a structural glass corner. It needs careful thermal detailing to meet Building Regulations.
Do you cover all of Swansea Bay?
We cover 6 towns and districts in Swansea Bay, including Swansea, Neath and Briton Ferry.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.