Wraparound extensions in Gerrards Cross: design, approvals and build
We design and build wraparound extensions for houses in Gerrards Cross, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.
- Guide price in Gerrards CrossFrom £40,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSL9
Extensions in and around Gerrards Cross
Site visits are available across Gerrards Cross (SL9). The same team covers Chalfont St Peter (2 miles), Amersham (6 miles), Chesham (8 miles), High Wycombe (9 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Greater London border, Uxbridge is about 4 miles away. The South East has a broad mix of 1930s semis, post-war estates, newer developments and period cottages, and many houses have enough garden for a generous rear extension.
Do I need planning permission in Gerrards Cross?
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 regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
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 should I budget for a wraparound extension in Gerrards Cross?
Prices below are for Gerrards Cross, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Gerrards Cross: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Included in a typical project
- Householder planning application
- Structural design for the corner and openings
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Gerrards Cross
Will my neighbours in Gerrards Cross 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.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Gerrards Cross?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do you cover all of Gerrards Cross?
Yes. We cover Gerrards Cross and the surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 Gerrards Cross
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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