Side extensions in Ebbw Vale
A side extension in Ebbw Vale starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in Ebbw ValeFrom £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNP22, NP23
Local to Ebbw Vale
Our survey diary covers Ebbw Vale, including NP22, NP23. Neighbouring towns we cover include Pontypool (9 miles), Abergavenny (9 miles), Cwmbran (12 miles), Newport, Gwent (16 miles).
For homes towards Mid Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil is around 8 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.
Planning and approvals in Ebbw Vale
In Wales a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house, and it must not come closer to a highway than the existing side wall. Larger side extensions need planning permission.
The planning position for a specific Ebbw Vale 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.
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).
How much does a side extension cost in Ebbw Vale?
Prices below are for Ebbw Vale, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Ebbw Vale: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,000 – £25,000 | £22,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £29,000 – £35,500 | £34,000 – £44,500 | £43,500 – £57,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £39,000 – £47,000 | £45,500 – £59,500 | £58,000 – £76,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- New openings through the side wall
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
- Structure, roof tied into the house
- Planning route checked or application made
From first visit to completion
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Side extension questions answered
How long does a side extension take to build in Ebbw Vale?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Ebbw Vale, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How much does a side extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification, so a standard 18 m² single-storey side extension lands around £34,000 to £44,500 in Ebbw Vale.
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
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.