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Wraparound extensions in Ripley

We design and build wraparound extensions for houses in Ripley, with a written price once the survey and design are done and one point of contact throughout.

  • Guide price in RipleyFrom £34,000 inc VAT
  • PlanningUsually a householder application
  • Build time14–20 weeks on site
  • Postcode districtsDE5
L-shaped wraparound extension on a brick terraced house at dusk

Planning and approvals in Ripley

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).

What is included

  • Householder planning application
  • Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
  • Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
  • Structural design for the corner and openings
  • Roof with glazing along the side return
  • Survey, design and 3D layout options

Wraparound extension prices in Ripley

Prices below are for Ripley, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.

Typical rates in Ripley: £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.

SizeEssentialStandardPremium
Compact L-shape
18 m²
£34,000 – £41,500£39,000 – £50,000£49,500 – £63,500
Medium L-shape
25 m²
£47,500 – £57,000£54,500 – £69,000£68,500 – £88,000
Large L-shape
32 m²
£60,500 – £73,000£69,500 – £88,500£88,000 – £112,500

Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.

Extensions in and around Ripley

We cover Ripley and the postcode districts DE5. We also work in nearby Heanor (2 miles), Belper (3 miles), Alfreton (4 miles), Ilkeston (6 miles).

Eastwood, in Nottinghamshire, is roughly 5 miles from Ripley and also on our list. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.

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.

  1. Free site visit

    We visit your Ripley home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.

  2. Design and approvals

    Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.

  3. Fixed written price

    We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.

  4. Build and sign-off

    Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.

Common questions in Ripley

Will my neighbours in Ripley 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.

Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Ripley?

Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.

Do you cover all of Ripley?

Yes. We cover Ripley and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.

How much does a wraparound extension cost?

Our guide range is about £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £54,500 to £69,000 in Ripley before design and council fees.

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 Ripley

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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