Wraparound extensions for homes in Chatham
Planning a wraparound extension in Chatham? 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 ChathamFrom £40,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsME1, ME2, ME4, ME5, ME7
Do I need planning permission in Chatham?
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).
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a 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.
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 we take care of
- Householder planning application
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
Extensions in and around Chatham
Postcode districts we cover around Chatham include ME1, ME2, ME4, ME5, ME7, ME8. Neighbouring towns we cover include Rochester (1 mile), Gillingham (1 mile), Strood (2 miles), Maidstone (8 miles).
Just over the Essex border, Canvey Island is about 10 miles away. In the South East, plenty of houses have already been extended once, which makes checking the remaining permitted development allowance an important early step.
Wraparound extension prices in Chatham
For Chatham we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.12, the factor we use for South East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Chatham: £2,240 to £4,140 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £40,000 – £48,500 | £46,000 – £58,500 | £58,000 – £75,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £56,000 – £67,500 | £64,000 – £81,500 | £81,000 – £104,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £71,500 – £86,500 | £82,000 – £104,000 | £103,500 – £133,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
From first visit to completion
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 Chatham home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
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
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Chatham?
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 Chatham?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Chatham be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,240 to £4,140 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £64,000 to £81,500 in Chatham before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Chatham
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.