Glass box extensions for homes in Mid Glamorgan
If you live in Mid Glamorgan and want more space without moving, a glass extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide priceFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Towns covered12
- Site visitFree, no obligation

Towns in Mid Glamorgan
How much does a glass extension cost in Mid Glamorgan?
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 Mid Glamorgan: £2,790 to £5,390 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £27,500 – £33,500 | £27,500 – £35,500 | £31,500 – £43,500 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £33,000 – £40,500 | £39,000 – £49,500 | £47,500 – £65,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £50,000 – £60,500 | £58,500 – £74,000 | £71,500 – £97,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Do I need planning permission in Mid Glamorgan?
In Wales a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the normal single-storey limits (up to 4 m at the rear). Welsh building regulations also limit glazing and heat loss, so glass-heavy designs need calculations.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Working in Mid Glamorgan
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan include Rhondda, Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Caerphilly, Maesteg. In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
Who a glass extension suits
- Period and listed-style houses where a light touch is wanted
- Small infill spaces and side returns
- Garden-facing dining rooms
Solar gain is the risk. We specify solar-control glass, plan for opening vents or sliding panels, and avoid fully glazed roofs on south-facing extensions unless shading is included.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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.
Questions people ask about glass extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Mid Glamorgan?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a glass extension take to build in Mid Glamorgan?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Mid Glamorgan?
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.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,790 to £5,390 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £39,000 to £49,500 in Mid Glamorgan.
Book a free site visit in Mid Glamorgan
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.