Two-storey wraparound extensions in Shepshed

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

Postcode districts: LE11
County / area: Leicestershire, 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: Loughborough (3.8 miles), Coalville (4.5 miles), Mountsorrel (6.8 miles)
Distance to Leicester: about 11 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.

Around Shepshed we also work in Loughborough, Coalville and Mountsorrel, and across the rest of Leicestershire. Postcode district in and near Shepshed: LE11.

What it costs in Shepshed

Expect a two-storey wraparound extension in Shepshed to land somewhere around £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). Our East Midlands guide rate is £2,110–£2,890 per m², including VAT. 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 Shepshed

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 Shepshed 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.

The corner post

At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.

How we'd run your project

Measure and listen
A visit to Shepshed 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 Shepshed.
Fixed price in writing
With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.
On site
One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Shepshed

Which postcodes do you cover around Shepshed?

We cover Shepshed (LE11) and nearby places including Loughborough, Coalville and Mountsorrel, plus the rest of Leicestershire. The first site visit is free.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Shepshed?

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.

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

Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers Shepshed, 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.

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.

Does a wraparound extension need steel?

Almost always. Opening the corner of the house and the old rear wall to make one open-plan space means steel beams, and often a steel post or frame at the outside corner. The structural engineer sizes these, and the steel is ordered once the design is fixed, which is one reason a wraparound needs careful sequencing.

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