Side extensions across Powys
Planning a side extension in Powys? 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 £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Towns covered4
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Powys
Is a side extension right for your house?
- Houses where the rear garden is small
- Detached and semi-detached houses with side land
- Homes needing a utility, study or ground-floor bedroom
Working in Powys
Towns we cover in Powys include Newtown, Welshpool, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells. 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 much does a side extension cost in Powys?
For Powys we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.93, the factor we use for Wales. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Powys: £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.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
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 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).
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about side extensions
Do you cover all of Powys?
Yes, across the whole of Powys. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a side extension take to build in Powys?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a side extension in Powys?
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.
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 Powys.
Book a free site visit in Powys
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.