Extensions over a garage across Dyfed
Planning an over-garage extension in Dyfed? 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 priceFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningAn application to the council is needed
- Towns covered6
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Planning rules that apply in Dyfed
In Wales a two-storey side extension must be at least 10.5 m from the side boundary to be permitted development, which few houses can meet, so a planning application to the council is the usual route for a room over a garage.
The planning position for a specific Dyfed address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
Is an over-garage extension right for your house?
- Detached and link-detached houses with an attached garage
- Families needing a bedroom without losing garden
- Homes where the landing can connect to the new room
Extensions in and around Dyfed
Towns we cover in Dyfed include Llanelli, Ammanford, Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock. 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 should I budget for an over-garage extension in Dyfed?
Prices below are for Dyfed, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Dyfed: £1,670 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £22,000 – £27,500 | £23,000 – £30,500 | £30,000 – £38,000 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £26,500 – £33,000 | £31,000 – £40,500 | £40,000 – £51,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £40,000 – £49,500 | £46,500 – £60,500 | £60,000 – £76,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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 Dyfed 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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Over-garage extension questions answered
Do I need building regulations approval in Dyfed?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Dyfed?
Yes, across the whole of Dyfed. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Dyfed?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can my garage take the weight of a room on top?
Some can and some cannot. Many garages have a single-skin wall or shallow foundations. Our structural engineer checks this before we give a fixed price.
Can I keep using the garage during the build?
Usually not for parking. The garage roof is removed and the space below is used for access and props for part of the build.
Book a free site visit in Dyfed
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.