Llanidloes · Powys

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Llanidloes

Want to stay in Llanidloes but need more space? A two-storey wraparound extension adds floor area on two levels without giving up much garden. Here's what's involved.

Useful details for planning a two-storey wraparound extension in Llanidloes.

Postcode districts
SY17, SY18 and SY19
County / area
Powys, 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
Newtown (11.1 miles), Llandrindod Wells (15.9 miles), Builth Wells (21.5 miles)
Distance to Newtown
about 11.1 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.

We cover postcode districts SY17, SY18 and SY19 in and around Llanidloes, along with neighbouring Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells.

What it costs in Llanidloes

Guide prices for two-storey wraparound extensions in Wales are around £1,980–£2,710 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 £111,000–£152,000. Kitchens, bathroom fittings and flooring are priced separately so you can compare like with like.

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 Llanidloes

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 Llanidloes 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.

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 Llanidloes, measure up, check the ground floor walls and roof structure, and note anything near the boundaries.

  2. Choose the approval route

    Some designs fit permitted development, most need a householder application. We decide which applies in Wales before drawing in detail.

  3. Detail and price

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

  4. Build and hand over

    We manage the build from groundworks to decoration-ready finish and hand over with the completion paperwork.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Llanidloes

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

Our guide for Wales, which covers Llanidloes, is £1,980–£2,710 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 £111,000–£152,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Llanidloes?

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.

Which postcodes do you cover around Llanidloes?

We cover Llanidloes (SY17, SY18 and SY19) and nearby places including Newtown, Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells, plus the rest of Powys. The first site visit is free.

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.

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.

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