Part single, part two-storey extensions in Newbridge
Want to stay in Newbridge but need more space? A part single, part two-storey extension adds floor area on two levels without giving up much garden. Here's what's involved.
What we'd confirm first for a project in Newbridge.
- Postcode districts
- NP11
- County / area
- Gwent, Wales
- Price region
- Wales
- Guide price
- £66,000–£91,000 (£1,840–£2,530 per m²)
- Approval route
- It may be permitted development if the ground floor goes no more than 4 m and the first floor no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall, with the first floor 10.5 m from the rear boundary.
- Nearest towns
- Crumlin (Gwent) (0.8 miles), Abercarn (1.3 miles), Blackwood (3.2 miles)
- Distance to Newport (Gwent)
- about 8 miles
- First visit
- Free, no obligation
About a part single, part two-storey extension
A part single, part two-storey extension suits you if you want a generous ground floor but only need one extra room upstairs, or if a full two-storey design would affect a neighbour too much. You get design options that test where the two-storey part works best, the approvals your nation needs, structural design, building regulations approval and the build, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.
Around Newbridge we also work in Crumlin (Gwent), Abercarn and Blackwood, and across the rest of Gwent. Postcode district in and near Newbridge: NP11.
What it costs in Newbridge
Using our Wales rates, a part single, part two-storey extension with a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) comes to about £66,000–£91,000, including VAT. Bigger or more glazed designs cost more per m². Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | A 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,690–£2,330 per m² | £61,000–£84,000 |
| Standard | £1,840–£2,530 per m² | £66,000–£91,000 |
| Premium | £2,210–£3,040 per m² | £79,500–£109,500 |
Planning and building regulations in Newbridge
In Wales, a part two-storey rear extension can be permitted development if the first floor goes no more than 3 m and the ground floor no more than 4 m beyond the original rear wall, with the first floor at least 10.5 m from the rear boundary. Conservation areas and other protected areas are excluded. If the design falls outside these limits, a householder application costs £585.
Approval in Wales: Householder planning application: £585. Councils normally decide householder applications within 8 weeks.
Building regulations: Building regulations approval under the Welsh Approved Documents, which differ from England's in places (notably energy efficiency).
Design points for Newbridge homes
Structure at the step
The first-floor wall above often sits over the new open-plan space, so it needs a steel beam or frame to carry it. Loads come down at different points than in a full two-storey design, and the engineer sizes the foundations to suit each part.
The roof junction
Where the single-storey roof meets the two-storey wall you need a sound weathering detail, usually a lead or similar flashing, and enough height for roof lights or a lantern. We set the roof falls and the upstairs window sill heights together so they do not clash.
How we'd run your project
Free site visit
We visit your home in Newbridge, look at the structure, access and boundaries, and talk through what you want the new rooms to do.
Get it approved
Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Newbridge and deal with any questions from the planning officer.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
On site
One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.
Questions about part single, part two-storey extensions in Newbridge
Which postcodes do you cover around Newbridge?
We cover Newbridge (NP11) and nearby places including Crumlin (Gwent), Abercarn and Blackwood, plus the rest of Gwent. The first site visit is free.
Who handles building regulations for a project in Newbridge?
We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in Wales: building regulations approval under the Welsh Approved Documents, which differ from England's in places (notably energy efficiency). We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.
How much does a part single, part two-storey extension cost in Newbridge?
Our guide for Wales, which covers Newbridge, is £1,840–£2,530 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) comes to about £66,000–£91,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
Which side should the two-storey part go on?
Usually the side furthest from the nearest neighbour's windows, so the single-storey part sits nearest them and keeps their light. Other factors are where the stairs land upstairs, which room needs the extra space and where drains run. We sketch options at the design stage and explain which is most likely to be approved.
Can the single-storey part be deeper than the two-storey part?
With planning permission, yes, and that is often the point of the design: the ground floor projects further into the garden while the first floor stays back from neighbours. Under permitted development, the depth limits for extensions of more than one storey can apply to the whole extension, so we confirm which route applies before drawings are finalised.
Nearby
The same service in neighbouring towns:
Other extensions in Newbridge
- Rear
- Side
- Wraparound
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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