Wraparound extensions in Accrington
Thinking about a wraparound extension for your Accrington 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 AccringtonFrom £34,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBB5
Covering Accrington
Across BB5, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Rawtenstall (5 miles), Blackburn (5 miles), Darwen (6 miles), Burnley (6 miles).
Just over the Greater Manchester border, Bury is about 11 miles away. Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
What is included
- Roof with glazing along the side return
- Householder planning application
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Structural design for the corner and openings
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
Planning and approvals in Accrington
In England a wraparound extension is assessed as both a side and a rear extension, and the combination usually falls outside permitted development, so most need a householder planning application (£548 from 1 April 2026).
The planning position for a specific Accrington address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Accrington?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Accrington we use our North West England factor (×0.95). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Accrington: £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £34,000 – £41,500 | £39,000 – £50,000 | £49,500 – £63,500 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £47,500 – £57,000 | £54,500 – £69,000 | £68,500 – £88,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £60,500 – £73,000 | £69,500 – £88,500 | £88,000 – £112,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about wraparound extensions
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Accrington?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Accrington, 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 you cover all of Accrington?
Yes. We cover Accrington and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will I need to move a drain?
Often. Side returns frequently contain a manhole or a shared drain. Building near or over a public sewer needs the water company’s consent in England and Wales, which we arrange.
Do wraparound extensions need planning permission?
Usually, yes. In England the side element counts as a side extension and the rear element as a rear extension, and the combination normally falls outside permitted development. A householder application costs £548 in England from 1 April 2026.
Book a free site visit in Accrington
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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