Timber frame extensions in Hawarden: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build timber frame extensions in Hawarden and the surrounding Clwyd area.
- Guide price in HawardenFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCH5
Who a timber frame extension suits
- Homeowners who want strong energy performance
- Contemporary designs with timber or board cladding
- Sites where weight or speed matters
Planning and approvals in Hawarden
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.
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).
Local to Hawarden
Our survey diary covers Hawarden, including CH5. Neighbouring towns we cover include Deeside (1 mile), Buckley (3 miles), Flint (6 miles), Wrexham (10 miles).
Welshpool, in Powys, is roughly 37 miles from Hawarden 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.
How much does a timber frame extension cost in Hawarden?
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 Hawarden: £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 |
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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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a timber frame extension in Hawarden
Do you cover all of Hawarden?
Yes. We cover Hawarden and the surrounding parts of Clwyd. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Hawarden?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Hawarden 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.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Hawarden
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.