Steynton · Dyfed

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Steynton

Homes in Steynton with a bit of space to the side or rear can often take a two-storey wraparound extension. We'll tell you honestly whether yours can, and what approvals it needs.

What we'd confirm first for a project in Steynton.

Postcode districts
SA73
County / area
Dyfed, 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
Milford Haven (1.3 miles), Neyland (3.1 miles), Pembroke Dock (4.2 miles)
Distance to Llanelli
about 36.8 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.

Around Steynton we also work in Milford Haven, Neyland and Pembroke Dock, and across the rest of Dyfed. Postcode district in and near Steynton: SA73.

What it costs in Steynton

In Wales, which includes Steynton, we'd expect a two-storey wraparound extension to cost around £111,000–£152,000 for an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space), or £1,980–£2,710 per m² including VAT. These are guides, not quotes. Ground conditions, steelwork and access can move the figure either way.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,820–£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 Steynton

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 Steynton homes

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.

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 Steynton we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the extension and check it against the rules for Wales, then apply for planning permission or a certificate of lawfulness, whichever fits.

  3. Fixed price in writing

    With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.

  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 Steynton

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

Our guide for Wales, which covers Steynton, is £1,980–£2,710 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 £111,000–£152,000. 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 Steynton?

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 Steynton?

Steynton 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.

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.

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.

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