Wraparound extensions for homes in Derby
Planning a wraparound extension in Derby? 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 DerbyFrom £34,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23

Do I need planning permission in Derby?
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.
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).
Local to Derby
Site visits are available across Derby (DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24). Neighbouring towns we cover include Belper (7 miles), Ilkeston (8 miles), Heanor (8 miles), Ripley (8 miles).
Just over the Nottinghamshire border, Eastwood is about 9 miles away. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Derby?
These guide figures apply our East Midlands adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Derby: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Structural design for the corner and openings
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
The corner is where wraparounds succeed or fail. We usually use a single steel goalpost or a corner post hidden in a pier, and set the glazing so the new room reads as one space rather than two boxes.
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
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 wraparound extension in Derby
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Derby, 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 I need building regulations approval in Derby?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Derby?
Yes. We cover Derby and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £54,500 to £69,000 in Derby before design and council fees.
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.
Book a free site visit in Derby
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.