Planning permission for extensions across Ebbw Vale
For Ebbw Vale homeowners we handle planning permission for extensions, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in Ebbw ValeFrom £300 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale8–13 weeks typical decision period
- Postcode districtsNP22, NP23
What is included
- Submission and fee payment guidance
- Route recommendation in writing
- Planning history and constraints check for your address
- Liaison with the planning officer
- Application forms, plans and supporting statements
- Advice if conditions are attached or changes are requested
A lawful development certificate is not compulsory for permitted development, but it is the cleanest proof that the extension was lawful when you come to sell. We usually recommend one.
What it costs in Ebbw Vale
Fees below are our Ebbw Vale guide (×0.93, the Wales factor), including VAT. Council and building control fees are extra.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Permitted development confirmed in writing (certificate or notification) | £300 – £650 |
| Standard | Householder planning application handled | £550 – £1,050 |
| Premium | Application with heritage or design statements, and responses to the council | £800 – £1,500 |
Our handling fee only. Council fees are extra and are set by the Welsh Government. Drawings are priced separately.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Will the council need to approve it?
In Wales the routes are permitted development (a lawful development certificate is available), or a householder planning application to the council. Wales has no prior approval scheme for larger rear extensions, and fees are set by the Welsh Government.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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).
Working in Ebbw Vale
Postcode districts we cover around Ebbw Vale include NP22, NP23. Nearby, we also take on projects in Pontypool (9 miles), Abergavenny (9 miles), Cwmbran (12 miles), Newport, Gwent (16 miles).
Merthyr Tydfil, in Mid Glamorgan, is roughly 8 miles from Ebbw Vale 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.
How the project works
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Ebbw Vale
How long does this take for a Ebbw Vale home?
8–13 weeks typical decision period, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Do you cover all of Ebbw Vale?
Yes. We cover Ebbw Vale and the surrounding parts of Gwent. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Ebbw Vale?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
What happens if planning is refused?
You can revise the design and reapply, or appeal. We read the officer’s report and tell you honestly which option has a better chance.
Book a free site visit in Ebbw Vale
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
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.