Kitchen extensions in Colwyn Bay: design, approvals and build
Thinking about a kitchen extension for your Colwyn Bay home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in Colwyn BayFrom £25,000 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLL28, LL29
Extensions in and around Colwyn Bay
Postcode districts we cover around Colwyn Bay include LL28, LL29. We also work in nearby Llandudno (5 miles), Rhyl (10 miles), Prestatyn (13 miles), Flint (25 miles).
Just over the Gwynedd border, Bangor, Gwynedd is about 17 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.
Who a kitchen extension suits
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
- Small or closed-off kitchens
Planning and approvals in Colwyn Bay
In Wales a single-storey rear extension can usually project up to 4 m beyond the rear wall without a planning application, if it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m and overall height to 4 m within 2 m of a boundary, and covers no more than half the land around the original house. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval scheme.
The planning position for a specific Colwyn Bay address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Colwyn Bay?
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 Colwyn Bay: £1,670 to £3,260 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £25,000 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £37,000 | £36,500 – £49,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,000 – £39,500 | £39,000 – £49,500 | £49,000 – £65,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £46,500 – £55,000 | £54,500 – £69,500 | £69,000 – £91,500 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
We visit your Colwyn Bay home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
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 kitchen extensions
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Colwyn Bay?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Colwyn Bay 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Colwyn Bay?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can you fit a kitchen I buy elsewhere?
Yes. We can fit it or work with your supplier’s fitters. We need the layout early so that drains, services and lighting are in the right place.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,670 to £3,260 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £39,000 to £49,500 in Colwyn Bay, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Colwyn Bay
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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