Wraparound extensions in Coulsdon: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on wraparound extensions in Coulsdon, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in CoulsdonFrom £46,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCR5, CR8
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Coulsdon?
For Coulsdon we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.3, the factor we use for London. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Coulsdon: £2,600 to £4,810 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £46,500 – £56,500 | £53,500 – £68,000 | £67,500 – £87,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £65,000 – £78,000 | £74,500 – £94,500 | £94,000 – £120,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £83,000 – £100,000 | £95,500 – £121,000 | £120,500 – £154,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Local to Coulsdon
We cover Coulsdon and the postcode districts CR5, CR8. The same team covers Purley (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles), Sutton (3 miles), Carshalton (4 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Surrey, Banstead is around 3 miles away. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
Is a wraparound extension right for your house?
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
Do I need planning permission in Coulsdon?
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).
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Wraparound extension questions answered
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Coulsdon?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Coulsdon 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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Coulsdon, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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 Coulsdon
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.