Two-storey wraparound extensions in Edith Weston
Homes in Edith Weston with a bit of space to the side or rear can often take a two-storey wraparound extension. We'll tell you honestly whether yours can, and what approvals it needs.
Edith Weston: the key facts for this kind of project.
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- County / area
- Rutland, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Guide price
- £118,000–£162,000 (£2,110–£2,890 per m²)
- Approval route
- Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
- Nearest towns
- North Luffenham (1.3 miles), Empingham (2.5 miles), Oakham (4.7 miles)
- Distance to Oakham
- about 4.7 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 LE15 in and around Edith Weston, along with neighbouring North Luffenham, Empingham and Oakham.
What it costs in Edith Weston
Guide prices for two-storey wraparound extensions in the East Midlands are around £2,110–£2,890 per m² of new floor space, including VAT. For 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), that's roughly £118,000–£162,000. Keep a contingency of around 10% for things nobody can see until the ground is opened up.
| Spec | Per m² | An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,940–£2,660 per m² | £108,500–£149,000 |
| Standard | £2,110–£2,890 per m² | £118,000–£162,000 |
| Premium | £2,530–£3,470 per m² | £141,500–£194,500 |
Planning and building regulations in Edith Weston
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 Edith Weston 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.
Two roofs that meet
A wraparound needs the side roof and rear roof to join cleanly, often with a valley or hip where they meet. Getting pitches and ridge heights right keeps rainwater moving and avoids a bulky mass at the back corner, which neighbours and planners notice.
How we'd run your project
Understand the brief
At your home in Edith Weston we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.
Plans, then approval
Measured survey, design, then the right approval route for your house. We explain each step before we take it.
Fixed price in writing
With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.
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 Edith Weston
How long does a two-storey wraparound extension take?
Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.
How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Edith Weston?
Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers Edith Weston, is £2,110–£2,890 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 £118,000–£162,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
Do I need planning permission for a two-storey wraparound extension in Edith Weston?
Edith Weston is in England, so England planning rules apply. Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.
Is a wraparound extension better than separate side and rear extensions?
Building both at once usually costs less than two separate projects, because you pay for one set-up, one scaffold, one roof junction and one set of approvals. It also lets the layout be designed as a whole. The trade-off is a larger single outlay and a longer build, often 16 to 24 weeks at this size.
How much floor space does a wraparound extension add?
It depends on the width of the side plot and the depth at the rear. Our guide prices are based on a typical wraparound with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Yours may be larger or smaller, and the measured survey shows what your plot can take.
Nearby
Other towns near Edith Weston:
Other extensions in Edith Weston
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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