Single-storey extensions in Great Wyrley

What should you know before starting in Great Wyrley?

South Staffordshire Council is the planning authority for Great Wyrley. If your plans need permission, apply early: householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision. Building Regulations approval and inspections run alongside the build.

Wide glazed doors and roof lights make the biggest difference to how bright the new room feels, and to the final price.
Detached houses get a little more room: 4 metres as standard, or up to 8 metres with prior approval.
If you're building over or near a public sewer, the sewerage company has to agree before the foundations go in.

Postcode district: WS6
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Options to consider in Great Wyrley

Rear kitchen-diner extension

The usual layout: a 3–6 metre extension across all or part of the back wall, with the old rear wall replaced by a steel beam so the new and existing rooms become one space. Roof lights or a lantern bring daylight into the middle of the house, and bifold or sliding doors open onto the garden.

Flat roof or pitched roof

Flat roofs, usually GRP fibreglass or EPDM rubber, keep the height down near boundaries and suit roof lanterns. Pitched or lean-to roofs with tiles to match the house look more traditional and shed rain faster, but need more height. The choice affects permitted development limits, cost, and how much light reaches the existing rooms.

How much should you budget in Great Wyrley?

Prices in Great Wyrley match the rest of our area: £28,000–£90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: usually £40,000–£52,000.

Guide prices for single-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Small rear or side extension (10–15 m²)	£28,000 – £40,000	Utility, WC or a modest kitchen extension
Rear kitchen-diner extension (18–25 m²)	£38,000 – £58,000	The glazing spec moves it within the range
Wrap-around or large extension (30 m²+)	£58,000 – £90,000	More steel and roof, and normally a planning application

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Single-storey extensions in Great Wyrley: common questions

How long does a single-storey extension take?

Allow 8–12 weeks on site for most single-storey extensions, plus time beforehand for drawings and approvals. If you need a planning application or a lawful development certificate, councils aim to decide within 8 weeks. Glazing and steel are ordered early so they arrive when the shell is ready, which keeps the build from stalling halfway.

Do you cover Great Wyrley?

Yes. Great Wyrley (WS6) is about 10 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What should I prepare before the survey?

Think about how you want to use the new space, and gather anything you have about the house: old plans, deeds showing boundaries, approvals for any earlier extension, and where you think the drains run. Photos of extensions you like help us price glazing and finishes accurately. If you're in a conservation area or on a newer estate, mention it, as it can affect permitted development.

Does South Staffordshire Council need to approve my single-storey extension?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. South Staffordshire Council is the planning authority for Great Wyrley; Building Regulations approval comes from its building control team or a registered building control approver. We'll tell you which applies after the survey.

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