Bangor, Gwynedd single-storey extensions, designed and built
If you live in Bangor, Gwynedd 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 Bangor, GwyneddFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLL57, LL59
When a single-storey extension makes sense
- Homeowners who want open-plan living onto the garden
- Semi-detached and detached houses with a usable rear garden
- Terraced houses that want a deeper kitchen across the full width
Depth is the big decision. Every extra metre adds floor area but also takes garden and can push you out of permitted development. We draw the room at two or three depths so you can see the trade-off in space, light and cost before anything is fixed.
Do I need planning permission in Bangor, Gwynedd?
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.
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.
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).
How much does a single-storey extension cost in Bangor, Gwynedd?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Bangor, Gwynedd we use our Wales factor (×0.93). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Bangor, Gwynedd: £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 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Covering Bangor, Gwynedd
Across LL57, LL59, we can visit, measure and advise. The same team covers Caernarfon (7 miles), Llangefni (8 miles), Holyhead (19 miles), all within easy reach.
Llandudno, in Clwyd, is roughly 14 miles from Bangor, Gwynedd and also on our list. 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.
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
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
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 Bangor, Gwynedd
Will my neighbours in Bangor, Gwynedd 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.
Who do I contract with for a single-storey extension in Bangor, Gwynedd?
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.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Bangor, Gwynedd?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
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 Bangor, Gwynedd, plus design and council fees.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
Book a free site visit in Bangor, Gwynedd
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.