Two-storey wraparound extensions in Mold
Want to stay in Mold 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.
What we'd confirm first for a project in Mold.
- Postcode districts
- CH7
- County / area
- Clwyd, 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
- Buckley (2.4 miles), Deeside (4.9 miles), Hawarden (4.9 miles)
- Distance to Wrexham
- about 10.4 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 district CH7 in and around Mold, along with neighbouring Buckley, Deeside and Hawarden.
What it costs in Mold
For budgeting in Mold, allow around £111,000–£152,000 for 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). That's based on £1,980–£2,710 per m² including VAT for Wales. Steelwork for wide openings is the item most likely to move the figure; we'll know once the engineer has designed it.
| 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 | £1,820–£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 Mold
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 Mold 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.
Phasing the build
A wraparound touches two sides of the house at once, so the kitchen and often the rear rooms are out of use for part of the build. We plan the sequence so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom for as long as possible, or advise when moving out briefly makes sense.
How we'd run your project
Measure and listen
A visit to Mold to understand how you live in the house now and what the extra rooms need to do, plus a first look at the structure.
Drawings and permission
Our designers produce plans and elevations, then we take care of planning or permitted development checks with the council covering Mold.
Engineer it
Foundations sized for two floors, steels for any openings, and building control approval, all before anyone starts on site.
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 Mold
Who handles building regulations for a project in Mold?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a two-storey wraparound extension in Mold?
Mold is in Wales, so Wales planning rules apply. Usually needs planning permission, because the combined side and rear works rarely meet every permitted development test. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.
Which postcodes do you cover around Mold?
We cover Mold (CH7) and nearby places including Buckley, Deeside and Hawarden, plus the rest of Clwyd. 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.
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
Nearby towns we cover for two-storey wraparound extensions:
Other extensions in Mold
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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