Two-storey wraparound extensions in North Luffenham
A two-storey wraparound extension is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in North Luffenham, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.
Quick reference for homeowners in North Luffenham.
- Postcode districts
- LE15
- County / area
- Rutland, 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
- Edith Weston (1.3 miles), Empingham (3.3 miles), Uppingham (4.9 miles)
- Distance to Oakham
- about 5.7 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.
We cover North Luffenham (LE15) and the places around it, including Edith Weston (1.3 miles), Empingham (3.3 miles) and Uppingham.
What it costs in North Luffenham
Most of the cost of a two-storey wraparound extension is set by its size and specification. For North Luffenham and the rest of the East Midlands, our guide is £2,110–£2,890 per m² including VAT, so about £118,000–£162,000 for an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). These are guides, not quotes. Ground conditions, steelwork and access can move the figure either way.
| 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 | £1,940–£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 North Luffenham
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 North Luffenham 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
Visit and first ideas
One of our team visits your house in North Luffenham, checks the walls, roof and drains, and sketches out options with you.
Get it approved
Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for North Luffenham and deal with any questions from the planning officer.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
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 North Luffenham
How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in North Luffenham?
Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers North Luffenham, 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.
Who handles building regulations for a project in North Luffenham?
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 North Luffenham?
We cover North Luffenham (LE15) and nearby places including Edith Weston, Empingham and Uppingham, plus the rest of Rutland. 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.
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.
Nearby
Close to North Luffenham? We work across the area, including:
Other extensions in North Luffenham
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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