Wraparound extensions across Stretford
A wraparound extension in Stretford starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in StretfordFrom £34,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsM16, M17, M21, M32, M33
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Stretford?
Prices below are for Stretford, using the North West England factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Stretford: £1,900 to £3,520 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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When a wraparound extension makes sense
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Stretford
Site visits are available across Stretford (M16, M17, M21, M32, M33, M41). Neighbouring towns we cover include Urmston (2 miles), Sale (2 miles), Eccles (2 miles), Salford (3 miles).
Across the North West, terraced houses with small rear yards suit compact rear and side return extensions, while suburban semis have room for more.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about a wraparound extension in Stretford
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Stretford?
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 Stretford 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 Stretford?
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 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.
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 Stretford
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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