Amlwch · Gwynedd and Anglesey

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Amlwch

A two-storey wraparound extension is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in Amlwch, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.

Amlwch: the key facts for this kind of project.

Postcode districts
LL66, LL67, LL68, LL69, LL70 and LL72
County / area
Gwynedd and Anglesey, Wales
Price region
Wales
Guide price
£111,000–£152,000 (£1,980–£2,710 per m²)
Approval route
Usually needs planning permission, because the combined side and rear works rarely meet every permitted development test.
Nearest towns
Llangefni (10.8 miles), Holyhead (13.8 miles), Menai Bridge (14.6 miles)
Distance to Bangor (Gwynedd and Anglesey)
about 15.5 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey wraparound extension

A two-storey wraparound extension suits a house with space both beside it and behind it, where you want to transform the layout rather than add a single room. You get one design for the whole L-shape, the planning application, structural design for the corner and the openings into the house, building regulations approval and the build, managed by us and carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.

We cover Amlwch (LL66, LL67, LL68, LL69, LL70 and LL72) and the places around it, including Llangefni (10.8 miles), Holyhead (13.8 miles) and Menai Bridge.

What it costs in Amlwch

Using our Wales rates, a two-storey wraparound extension with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £111,000–£152,000, including VAT. Bigger or more glazed designs cost more per m². Design fees, structural calculations and approval fees are separate and listed on our prices page.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,820–£2,500 per m²£102,000–£140,000
Standard£1,980–£2,710 per m²£111,000–£152,000
Premium£2,370–£3,260 per m²£133,000–£182,500

Planning and building regulations in Amlwch

In Wales, a wraparound would have to pass both the side and rear tests to be permitted development: 10.5 m to the opposite side boundary, a 1 m set-back from the front and no more than 50% added width, plus the 4 m and 3 m rear depth limits and 10.5 m to the rear boundary. Many wraparounds therefore need a householder application, which 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 Amlwch homes

The corner post

At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.

Daylight to the middle

A deep L-shaped plan can leave the middle of the ground floor dark, because the old rear rooms are now enclosed. We use wide rear openings, a well-placed stair and, where part of the extension is single storey, roof lights, while keeping total glazing within the Part L allowance.

How we'd run your project

  1. Start at your house

    We come to your home in Amlwch, measure up, check the ground floor walls and roof structure, and note anything near the boundaries.

  2. Drawings, then consent

    We draw the scheme, check it against the rules in Wales, and take it through the right consent with the council.

  3. Engineer it

    Foundations sized for two floors, steels for any openings, and building control approval, all before anyone starts on site.

  4. Build it

    The new structure goes up first, then we open into the house, finish inside and get the completion certificate.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Amlwch

Which postcodes do you cover around Amlwch?

We cover Amlwch (LL66, LL67, LL68, LL69, LL70 and LL72) and nearby places including Llangefni, Holyhead and Menai Bridge, plus the rest of Gwynedd and Anglesey. The first site visit is free.

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey wraparound extension in Amlwch?

Amlwch is in Wales, so Wales planning rules apply. Usually needs planning permission, because the combined side and rear works rarely meet every permitted development test. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Amlwch?

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.

Does a wraparound extension need steel?

Almost always. Opening the corner of the house and the old rear wall to make one open-plan space means steel beams, and often a steel post or frame at the outside corner. The structural engineer sizes these, and the steel is ordered once the design is fixed, which is one reason a wraparound needs careful sequencing.

Can a wraparound extension be part single, part two-storey?

Yes. Many wraparounds keep the rear part single storey with roof lights over the kitchen and put the two-storey part to the side. This can reduce the effect on neighbours and the cost. We set out both options at the design stage, so you can compare floor space against price before choosing.

Nearby

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