Wraparound extensions in Exeter: design, approvals and build
If you live in Exeter and want more space without moving, a wraparound extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in ExeterFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsEX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
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).
Working in Exeter
Postcode districts we cover around Exeter include EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX6. The same team covers Exmouth (9 miles), Tiverton (12 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles), Torquay (18 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Somerset border, Taunton is about 27 miles away. South West homes range from terraced streets in the cities to stone cottages and bungalows in the countryside, and conservation areas are common in historic centres.
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
Guide prices for Exeter
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Exeter we use our South West England factor (×1.02). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Exeter: £2,040 to £3,770 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £36,500 – £44,500 | £42,000 – £53,500 | £53,000 – £68,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £51,000 – £61,500 | £58,500 – £74,000 | £73,500 – £94,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £65,000 – £78,500 | £75,000 – £95,000 | £94,500 – £121,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Wraparound extension questions answered
Do you cover all of Exeter?
Yes. We cover Exeter and the surrounding parts of Devon. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Exeter 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 Exeter, 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 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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,040 to £3,770 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £58,500 to £74,000 in Exeter before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Exeter
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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