Single-storey rear extensions for homes in Aberdare
If you live in Aberdare and want more space without moving, a single-storey extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in AberdareFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCF44
What is included
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
- Planning route checked and the right approval obtained
- Flat or pitched roof, rooflights or lantern
- Foundations, drainage and groundworks
- Measured survey and design
Covering Aberdare
Our survey diary covers Aberdare, including CF44. We also work in nearby Rhondda (4 miles), Merthyr Tydfil (4 miles), Tonypandy (6 miles), Gelligaer (9 miles).
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.
Will the council need to approve it?
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 Aberdare address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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).
What should I budget for a single-storey extension in Aberdare?
Prices below are for Aberdare, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Aberdare: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,000 | £22,500 – £29,500 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £38,500 | £38,000 – £48,500 | £48,000 – £63,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £48,500 – £57,500 | £57,000 – £73,000 | £72,500 – £95,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
How the project works
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a single-storey extension in Aberdare
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Aberdare?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Aberdare, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Aberdare?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a single-storey extension cost per square metre?
Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification. A standard-spec 4 m × 5 m room usually lands at £38,000 to £48,500 in Aberdare, plus design and council fees.
Flat roof or pitched roof?
Flat roofs give more headroom inside and suit lanterns and rooflights; pitched roofs can blend better with older houses. Both meet building regulations when built properly. See our flat roof and pitched roof pages for the details.
Book a free site visit in Aberdare
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.