Hale (Surrey) · Surrey

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Hale (Surrey)

For a two-storey wraparound extension in Hale (Surrey), the first questions are always the same: how big, which approvals, and what it will cost. This page answers all three for Surrey.

The basics for Hale (Surrey) at a glance.

Postcode districts
GU9
County / area
Surrey, England
Price region
South East England
Guide price
£132,500–£181,500 (£2,360–£3,250 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns
Farnham (1.2 miles), Aldershot (1.7 miles), Fleet (4.2 miles)
Distance to Woking
about 11.7 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey wraparound extension

A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above. In England it needs planning permission, because the side part is more than one storey.

Around Hale (Surrey) we also work in Farnham, Aldershot and Fleet, and across the rest of Surrey. Postcode district in and near Hale (Surrey): GU9.

What it costs in Hale (Surrey)

Using our South East England 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 £132,500–£181,500, including VAT. Bigger or more glazed designs cost more per m². Steelwork for wide openings is the item most likely to move the figure; we'll know once the engineer has designed it.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£2,180–£2,990 per m²£122,000–£167,000
Standard£2,360–£3,250 per m²£132,500–£181,500
Premium£2,840–£3,890 per m²£159,000–£218,000

Planning and building regulations in Hale (Surrey)

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 Hale (Surrey) homes

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.

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.

How we'd run your project

  1. Understand the brief

    At your home in Hale (Surrey) we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.

  2. Drawings and permission

    Our designers produce plans and elevations, then we take care of planning or permitted development checks with the council covering Hale (Surrey).

  3. Fixed price in writing

    With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.

  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 Hale (Surrey)

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey wraparound extension in Hale (Surrey)?

Hale (Surrey) 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.

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.

Which postcodes do you cover around Hale (Surrey)?

We cover Hale (Surrey) (GU9) and nearby places including Farnham, Aldershot and Fleet, plus the rest of Surrey. The first site visit is free.

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.

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.

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