Single-storey rear extensions for homes in Tonypandy
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build single-storey extensions in Tonypandy and the surrounding Mid Glamorgan area.
- Guide price in TonypandyFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCF39, CF40, CF41, CF43
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (AONBs) and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
Guide prices for Tonypandy
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 Tonypandy: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When a single-storey extension makes sense
- Terraced houses that want a deeper kitchen across the full width
- Semi-detached and detached houses with a usable rear garden
- Homeowners who want open-plan living onto the garden
Covering Tonypandy
Postcode districts we cover around Tonypandy include CF39, CF40, CF41, CF43. Neighbouring towns we cover include Rhondda (3 miles), Pontypridd (5 miles), Aberdare (6 miles), Maesteg (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.
Our process, step by step
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Single-storey extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Tonypandy 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.
How long does a single-storey extension take to build in Tonypandy?
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 Tonypandy, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
Can I stay in the house during the build?
Usually yes. Most of the work happens outside until the final weeks, when we open the rear wall. We plan that stage carefully and seal the opening with a temporary screen to keep dust down.
Book a free site visit in Tonypandy
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.