Corsham · Wiltshire

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Corsham

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

Quick reference for homeowners in Corsham.

Postcode districts
SN14
County / area
Wiltshire, England
Price region
South West England
Guide price
£124,000–£170,000 (£2,210–£3,040 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns
Neston (Wiltshire) (1.7 miles), Chippenham (3.1 miles), Melksham (4.7 miles)
Distance to Swindon
about 19.3 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 postcode district SN14 in and around Corsham, along with neighbouring Neston (Wiltshire), Chippenham and Melksham.

What it costs in Corsham

Our guide for South West England is £2,210–£3,040 per m² including VAT. On a project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space), that puts a two-storey wraparound extension in Corsham at roughly £124,000–£170,000. We'll give you a written design-stage price first, then a fixed build price once the drawings are agreed.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£2,040–£2,800 per m²£114,000–£156,500
Standard£2,210–£3,040 per m²£124,000–£170,000
Premium£2,660–£3,650 per m²£149,000–£204,000

Planning and building regulations in Corsham

In England, a two-storey wraparound extension needs householder planning permission, because any extension beyond a side wall must be single storey to be permitted development. The application costs £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Councils weigh the side part against the street scene and the rear part against neighbours' light and outlook, and should decide within 8 weeks of validation.

Approval in England: Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

Building regulations: Building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end.

Design points for Corsham homes

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.

Phasing the build

A wraparound touches two sides of the house at once, so the kitchen and often the rear rooms are out of use for part of the build. We plan the sequence so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom for as long as possible, or advise when moving out briefly makes sense.

How we'd run your project

  1. Free site visit

    We visit your home in Corsham, look at the structure, access and boundaries, and talk through what you want the new rooms to do.

  2. Get it approved

    Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Corsham and deal with any questions from the planning officer.

  3. Detail and price

    Construction drawings, engineer's calculations and building control sign-off, then a written fixed price for the build.

  4. Build

    Foundations, walls, floor, roof, windows, then first and second fix. We break through into the house as late as we can.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Corsham

Who handles building regulations for a project in Corsham?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in England: building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

Which postcodes do you cover around Corsham?

We cover Corsham (SN14) and nearby places including Neston (Wiltshire), Chippenham and Melksham, plus the rest of Wiltshire. The first site visit is free.

How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Corsham?

Our guide for South West England, which covers Corsham, is £2,210–£3,040 per m² including VAT. A typical project 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 £124,000–£170,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Can I stay at home during a wraparound extension?

Many people do, but a wraparound affects two sides of the house and usually the kitchen, so there will be weeks without a full kitchen. We plan a temporary kitchen, keep a route through the house and seal off the work area. For some families, moving out while the rear wall is opened up is easier.

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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Book a free site visit in Corsham and we'll tell you what's possible, what approvals you need and what the design stage would cost.

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