Bridgend annexe extensions, designed and built
Bridgend homeowners can use us for the whole annexe extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in BridgendFrom £51,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCF31, CF35
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. Wales has its own building regulations and approved documents; the council or a registered building control approver checks the plans, inspects the work and issues a completion certificate.
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).
How much does an annexe extension cost in Bridgend?
For Bridgend we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.93, the factor we use for Wales. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Bridgend: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When an annexe extension makes sense
- Multi-generational families
- Relatives who need support close by
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
Accessibility is cheaper to design in than to retrofit. Level access, a 900 mm door width, a level-access shower and space to turn a wheelchair can all be planned into the footprint for little extra cost.
Working in Bridgend
Site visits are available across Bridgend (CF31, CF35). We also work in nearby Porthcawl (6 miles), Maesteg (8 miles), Tonypandy (10 miles), Rhondda (12 miles).
Cowbridge, in South Glamorgan, is roughly 6 miles from Bridgend and also on our list. 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.
Our process, step by step
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about annexe extensions
Who do I contract with for an annexe extension in Bridgend?
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.
Will my neighbours in Bridgend 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.
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Bridgend?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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).
Book a free site visit in Bridgend
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.