Wellington utility room extensions, designed and built
Planning a utility room extension in Wellington? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in WellingtonFrom £13,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time6–10 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTF1, TF5
Extensions in and around Wellington
Our survey diary covers Wellington, including TF1, TF5. The same team covers Telford (3 miles), Shrewsbury (10 miles), Bridgnorth (13 miles), Market Drayton (14 miles), all within easy reach.
Stafford, in Staffordshire, is roughly 18 miles from Wellington and also on our list. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Do I need planning permission in Wellington?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Utility room extension prices in Wellington
These guide figures apply our West Midlands adjustment (×0.97) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Wellington: £1,840 to £3,400 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 2.5 m 5 m² | £13,500 – £16,500 | £13,500 – £17,000 | £13,500 – £17,000 |
| 2.5 m × 3.2 m 8 m² | £14,500 – £17,500 | £17,000 – £22,000 | £21,500 – £27,500 |
| 3 m × 3.6 m 11 m² | £20,000 – £24,500 | £24,000 – £30,000 | £29,500 – £37,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
When a utility room extension makes sense
- Houses with a side passage or small rear corner
- Kitchens that have run out of space for appliances
- Busy family homes
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
We visit your Wellington home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about a utility room extension in Wellington
Who do I contract with for a utility room extension in Wellington?
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Wellington?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Wellington?
Yes. We cover Wellington and the surrounding parts of Shropshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a utility room extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,840 to £3,400 per m² including VAT, with a minimum of around £14,000. An 8 m² standard-spec utility is typically £17,000 to £22,000 in Wellington.
Can a utility have a toilet?
Yes, space permitting. A WC needs drainage and extraction, which we plan into the design.
Book a free site visit in Wellington
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.