Worcester, Worcestershire
Wraparound extension in Worcester
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Worcester. 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.
Worcester sits in Worcestershire, with postcode districts including WR1, WR2, WR3 and WR4. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Worcestershire where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Worcester?
A wraparound extension in Worcester 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 |
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 Worcester?
Whether your wraparound extension in Worcester needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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 Worcester like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Worcester. 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 Worcester 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Wraparound extensions near Worcester
From Worcester, the nearest places we also cover are Droitwich (6.1 miles) and Great Malvern (7.0 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Droitwich
- Wraparound extension in Great Malvern
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- Wraparound extension in Evesham
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Worcester
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Worcester?
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.
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.
Do you handle building control in Worcester?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Worcester?
Including WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5 and WR8, and the surrounding Worcestershire area.