Single-storey extensions in Wollaston

Single-storey extensions in Wollaston: approvals and local details

Dudley Council is the planning authority for Wollaston. 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.

Every extension needs Building Regulations approval, even when planning permission isn't required.
If you're building over or near a public sewer, the sewerage company has to agree before the foundations go in.
Most of the build happens outside, so the kitchen is usually only out of action for one to three weeks near the end.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Choices to weigh up in Wollaston

Wrap-around extension

Combines a side and rear extension into an L shape, giving the largest ground-floor gain. Because it extends both sideways and rearwards, a wrap-around normally needs a householder planning application rather than relying on permitted development. Expect more steelwork and a more involved roof where the two sections meet.

Utility, WC or boot-room extension

A smaller extension of 6–12 m² can take the washing machine, coats and a downstairs toilet out of the kitchen. Adding a WC means a new waste connection, so the position of the existing drains often decides the layout. It's a cost-effective way to free up the main rooms without a large build.

Guide prices for Wollaston

Guide prices start at £28,000 and run to £90,000 depending on size and specification. A 4 m × 5 m rear extension on a semi, with roof lights and bifold doors: around £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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Wollaston address.

Questions about single-storey extensions in Wollaston

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.

Do you cover Wollaston?

Yes. Wollaston (DY8) is about 9 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.

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.

Who approves single-storey extensions in Wollaston?

Usually building control, and sometimes planning. Dudley Council is the planning authority for Wollaston; 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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