Wraparound extensions for homes in Gwent
Gwent homeowners can use us for the whole wraparound extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide priceFrom £33,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Towns covered7
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Who a wraparound extension suits
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
Do I need planning permission in Gwent?
In Wales a wraparound must satisfy both the rear and side extension limits to be permitted development, so most need a planning application to the council.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or 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 before the foundations go in.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Guide prices for Gwent
Prices below are for Gwent, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Gwent: £1,860 to £3,440 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £33,000 – £40,500 | £38,500 – £49,000 | £48,500 – £62,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £46,500 – £56,000 | £53,000 – £67,500 | £67,000 – £86,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £59,500 – £71,500 | £68,000 – £86,500 | £86,000 – £110,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Gwent
Towns we cover in Gwent include Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny, Monmouth, Chepstow. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
How the project works
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
We visit your Gwent home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Gwent
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Gwent?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Gwent, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Gwent be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Will I need to move a drain?
Often. Side returns frequently contain a manhole or a shared drain. Building near or over a public sewer needs the water company’s consent in England and Wales, which we arrange.
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 Gwent
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.