Side return extensions in Ebbw Vale
A side return 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 £16,500 inc VAT
- PlanningCan be permitted development; party wall notice usual
- Build time10–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNP22, NP23
What we take care of
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Glazed, sloping or flat roof with rooflights
- Removal of the side wall and new steelwork
- Design to keep daylight in the middle of the house
- Survey of the outrigger, boundary wall and drainage
- New boundary wall or raised party wall
Light is the design problem. A side return can make the middle of the house darker if the roof is solid, so we model the daylight and usually recommend a glazed slope or a run of rooflights along the boundary edge.
Do I need planning permission in Ebbw Vale?
In Wales a single-storey side return can fall within permitted development if it stays within the 4 m height limit and the width rules for side extensions. Conservation areas and listed buildings need consent, and the Party Wall Act applies to work on or near a shared wall.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Covering Ebbw Vale
Site visits are available across Ebbw Vale (NP22, NP23). We also work in nearby 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. In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
Guide prices for Ebbw Vale
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 Ebbw Vale: £1,950 to £3,530 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m × 4.5 m 8 m² | £16,500 – £20,000 | £17,500 – £22,500 | £22,000 – £28,500 |
| 2 m × 5.5 m 11 m² | £21,000 – £26,000 | £24,500 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,000 |
| 2.2 m × 7 m 15 m² | £29,000 – £35,000 | £33,000 – £42,000 | £41,500 – £53,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Ebbw Vale
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.
Will my neighbours in Ebbw Vale 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 Ebbw Vale?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a side return extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,950 to £3,530 per m² including VAT, so a typical 2 m × 5.5 m infill lands around £24,500 to £31,000 at standard spec in Ebbw Vale, more in London.
Can I combine a side return with a rear extension?
Yes. That combination is a wraparound extension, which adds the most space to a terraced house.
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.