Wraparound extensions across Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot homeowners can use us for the whole wraparound extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Newton AbbotFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTQ12
Extensions in and around Newton Abbot
We cover Newton Abbot and the postcode districts TQ12. Neighbouring towns we cover include Torquay (6 miles), Paignton (7 miles), Exmouth (11 miles), Exeter (14 miles).
Launceston, in Cornwall, is roughly 35 miles from Newton Abbot and also on our list. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
What is included
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
- Roof with glazing along the side return
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
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.
Planning and approvals in Newton Abbot
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).
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
Wraparound extension prices in Newton Abbot
These guide figures apply our South West England adjustment (×1.02) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Newton Abbot: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Our process, step by step
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about wraparound extensions
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Newton Abbot?
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 Newton Abbot, 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 you cover all of Newton Abbot?
Yes. We cover Newton Abbot and the surrounding parts of Devon. 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.
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 Newton Abbot before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Newton Abbot
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.