Market Drayton · Shropshire

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Market Drayton

Want to stay in Market Drayton 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.

Quick reference for homeowners in Market Drayton.

Postcode districts
TF9
County / area
Shropshire, England
Price region
West Midlands
Guide price
£120,500–£165,000 (£2,150–£2,950 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns
Whitchurch (Shropshire) (9.1 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (10.7 miles), Nantwich (11.4 miles)
Distance to Telford
about 15.9 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.

We cover postcode district TF9 in and around Market Drayton, along with neighbouring Whitchurch (Shropshire), Newport (Shropshire) and Nantwich.

What it costs in Market Drayton

Our guide for the West Midlands is £2,150–£2,950 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 Market Drayton at roughly £120,500–£165,000. Design fees, structural calculations and approval fees are separate and listed on our prices page.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,980–£2,710 per m²£111,000–£152,000
Standard£2,150–£2,950 per m²£120,500–£165,000
Premium£2,580–£3,540 per m²£144,500–£198,000

Planning and building regulations in Market Drayton

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 Market Drayton 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. Understand the brief

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

  2. Get it approved

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

  3. Price it properly

    Once the engineer's calculations are in, we fix the build price in writing, with a clear list of what's included.

  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 Market Drayton

Who handles building regulations for a project in Market Drayton?

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 Market Drayton?

We cover Market Drayton (TF9) and nearby places including Whitchurch (Shropshire), Newport (Shropshire) and Nantwich, plus the rest of Shropshire. The first site visit is free.

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

Our guide for the West Midlands, which covers Market Drayton, is £2,150–£2,950 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 £120,500–£165,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

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.

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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