Stanley wraparound extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build wraparound extensions in Stanley and the surrounding County Durham area.
- Guide price in StanleyFrom £32,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDH9
Wraparound extension prices in Stanley
For Stanley we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.91, the factor we use for North East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Stanley: £1,820 to £3,370 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £37,500 – £48,000 | £47,500 – £61,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £45,500 – £55,000 | £52,000 – £66,000 | £65,500 – £84,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £58,000 – £70,000 | £66,500 – £84,500 | £84,000 – £108,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When a wraparound extension makes sense
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
Extensions in and around Stanley
Across DH9, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Chester-le-Street (5 miles), Consett (5 miles), Durham (8 miles), Seaham (14 miles).
Gateshead, in Tyne and Wear, is roughly 8 miles from Stanley and also on our list. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
Do I need planning permission in Stanley?
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 over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
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 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
We visit your Stanley home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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.
Questions people ask about wraparound extensions
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Stanley?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Stanley 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.
Do you cover all of Stanley?
Yes. We cover Stanley and the surrounding parts of County Durham. 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 Stanley
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.