Annexe extensions in Aberystwyth
Planning an annexe extension in Aberystwyth? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in AberystwythFrom £51,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY23

Guide prices for Aberystwyth
These guide figures apply our Wales adjustment (×0.93) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Aberystwyth: £1,860 to £3,530 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £51,000 – £64,000 | £55,500 – £70,000 | £69,500 – £88,500 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £65,000 – £81,500 | £78,000 – £98,000 | £97,500 – £124,000 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £83,500 – £105,000 | £100,000 – £126,000 | £125,500 – £159,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning rules that apply in Aberystwyth
In Wales an annexe linked to the house and used by your household is assessed as an extension, but its size usually means a planning application is needed.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (AONBs) and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
What we take care of
- Kitchenette, shower room and bedroom finish
- Separate or shared heating and hot water
- Fire separation and alarms to building regulations
- Design for accessibility: level thresholds, wider doors, walk-in shower
- Planning application describing ancillary use
Working in Aberystwyth
Site visits are available across Aberystwyth (SY23). We also work in nearby Carmarthen (40 miles), Ammanford (43 miles), Llanelli (51 miles), Haverfordwest (57 miles).
Just over the Powys border, Llandrindod Wells is about 32 miles away. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Aberystwyth
Who do I contract with for an annexe extension in Aberystwyth?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of Aberystwyth?
Yes. We cover Aberystwyth and the surrounding parts of Dyfed. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Aberystwyth be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Will an annexe affect council tax?
It can. Some annexes are assessed separately for council tax, with discounts or exemptions in some cases when occupied by a relative. Check with the Valuation Office Agency (England and Wales), your local assessor (Scotland) or Land & Property Services (Northern Ireland).
Does an annexe extension need planning permission?
Usually yes, because of its size and the way it will be used. Councils check that it stays ancillary to the main house, so the application must describe the use clearly.
Book a free site visit in Aberystwyth
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.