Timber frame extensions for homes in Aberystwyth
Thinking about a timber frame extension for your Aberystwyth home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in AberystwythFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY23
Included in a typical project
- Frame design and structural calculations
- Cladding, render or brick slip finish
- Fire and acoustic details where needed
- Foundations, often lighter than masonry
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.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
How much does a timber frame extension cost in Aberystwyth?
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 Aberystwyth: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £22,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £63,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £48,500 – £59,000 | £57,000 – £74,000 | £72,500 – £95,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Local to Aberystwyth
Site visits are available across Aberystwyth (SY23). Nearby, we also take on projects in Carmarthen (40 miles), Ammanford (43 miles), Llanelli (51 miles), Haverfordwest (57 miles).
Llandrindod Wells, in Powys, is roughly 32 miles from Aberystwyth and also on our list. In Wales, terraced houses with rear offshoots are common in the towns, while detached houses and bungalows dominate in rural areas.
What happens next
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Aberystwyth
Will my neighbours in Aberystwyth 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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Aberystwyth, 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 Aberystwyth?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Does a timber frame extension need planning permission?
The same planning rules apply as for any extension. If the cladding looks different from the house, permitted development’s matching-materials condition may mean an application is needed.
Is timber frame cheaper than brick?
It is similar overall. The frame can save time on site, but the cladding choice has a big effect on cost. Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT.
Book a free site visit in Aberystwyth
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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