Wraparound extensions across Paignton
If you live in Paignton 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 PaigntonFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsTQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5
Is a wraparound extension right for your house?
- 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
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Paignton?
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 Paignton: £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.
Planning rules that apply in Paignton
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.
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).
Covering Paignton
We cover Paignton and the postcode districts TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5. Neighbouring towns we cover include Torquay (3 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles), Exmouth (15 miles), Exeter (20 miles).
Just over the Cornwall border, Launceston is about 39 miles away. 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.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a wraparound extension in Paignton
Will my neighbours in Paignton 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 Paignton?
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 Paignton, 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 Paignton before design and council fees.
Book a free site visit in Paignton
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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