Wraparound extensions across Consett
A wraparound extension in Consett starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in ConsettFrom £32,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDH8
Working in Consett
We cover Consett and the postcode districts DH8. The same team covers Stanley (5 miles), Chester-le-Street (10 miles), Durham (12 miles), Bishop Auckland (15 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Tyne and Wear border, Newburn is about 10 miles away. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
Planning and approvals in Consett
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).
Who a wraparound extension suits
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Consett?
Prices below are for Consett, using the North East England factor of ×0.91. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Consett: £1,820 to £3,370 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £37,500 – £48,000 | £47,500 – £61,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £45,500 – £55,000 | £52,000 – £66,000 | £65,500 – £84,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £58,000 – £70,000 | £66,500 – £84,500 | £84,000 – £108,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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 wraparound extension in Consett
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Consett?
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.
Will my neighbours in Consett 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Consett?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Is a wraparound better than a side return alone?
It adds far more space, but costs more and needs planning permission more often. Our comparison guide sets the two side by side.
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 Consett
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.