Long Eaton · Derbyshire

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Long Eaton

If you live in Long Eaton and need more room without moving, a two-storey wraparound extension is worth a serious look. We handle the drawings, approvals, structure and build.

The basics for Long Eaton at a glance.

Postcode districts
DE72 and NG10
County / area
Derbyshire, 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
Ilkeston (5.2 miles), Kimberley (5.9 miles), Basford (6 miles)
Distance to Derby
about 8.7 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 Long Eaton (DE72 and NG10) and the places around it, including Ilkeston (5.2 miles), Kimberley (5.9 miles) and Basford.

What it costs in Long Eaton

Our guide for the East Midlands is £2,110–£2,890 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 Long Eaton at roughly £118,000–£162,000. 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£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 Long Eaton

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 Long Eaton 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.

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

  1. Free site visit

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

  2. Drawings, then consent

    We draw the scheme, check it against the rules in England, 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. Finish and certify

    Second fix, plastering and making good, then building control's final inspection and the completion paperwork.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Long Eaton

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

Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers Long Eaton, 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.

Which postcodes do you cover around Long Eaton?

We cover Long Eaton (DE72 and NG10) and nearby places including Ilkeston, Kimberley and Basford, plus the rest of Derbyshire. The first site visit is free.

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

Long Eaton 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.

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.

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