What is a glazed extension?
A glazed or contemporary extension uses large panes of glass, slim aluminium frames and modern cladding to create a bright room that contrasts with the original house. Frameless corners, structural glass roofs and minimal sliding doors are typical features.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Newtown?
In Newtown, a glazed extension typically costs £2,600–£3,850 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 18 m² project that is roughly £47,000–£69,500. The guide for Newtown reflects typical costs in Wales, roughly 8% below the UK-wide figure. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (13 m²) | £34,000–£50,000 |
| Typical project (18 m²) | £47,000–£69,500 |
| Larger project (25 m²) | £65,000–£96,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,600–£3,850 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Overheating and energy design
- Steel framing
- Lighting and finishes
- Glazing size, specification and lead time
Your exact price depends on the survey and drawings. The guide price tool gives a quick range in the meantime.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed extension in Newtown?
Approvals for a glazed extension in Newtown follow the rules for Wales. In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Building regulations in Wales are set by the Welsh Government. Approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver, with inspections during the work and a completion certificate at the end.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
Handled as part of most glazed extensions:
- Cladding or render finish
- Electrics, heating and finishes
- Energy and overheating calculations where needed
- Large-format sliding doors and fixed glazing
- Foundations, walls and insulated roof
- Structural design for steel frames and glass supports
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 12 to 16 weeks on site; glazing lead times can be 6 to 10 weeks. Allow time beforehand for drawings and approvals, usually 3 to 4 months.
Building in Newtown
Terraced houses in Welsh towns often have narrow plots, which suits rear and side return extensions and rear dormers.
We work across Newtown and neighbouring areas such as Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Aberystwyth. Postcodes we cover in Newtown include SY16.
How it works
- 01
Free visit
We look at the property, talk through what you want and measure up. There is no charge and no obligation.
- 02
Design and fixed quote
Drawings, structural calculations and an itemised, fixed price for the agreed specification.
- 03
Permissions sorted
Applications, building control and neighbour arrangements, all before the start date.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about glazed extensions in Newtown
Will a glass extension be too hot in summer?
It can be if poorly designed. Solar-control glass, roof overhangs and opening vents reduce overheating, and building regulations may require calculations to show the design works.
Do you build glazed extensions in Newtown?
Yes. We build glazed extensions across Newtown, including postcodes SY16. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Do I need planning permission for a glazed extension in Newtown?
In Wales a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: up to 4 metres beyond the rear wall and up to 4 metres high, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary and no more than half the land around the original house covered. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval route, so deeper extensions need a planning application, as do extensions to flats, listed buildings and houses whose rights have been removed.
Is triple glazing necessary?
Not always. High-performance double glazing can meet the standards; triple glazing helps in exposed locations.
Is VAT charged?
Yes, VAT at the standard 20% rate applies to extensions. Our guide prices include it.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Newtown?
In Newtown, a glazed extension typically costs £2,600–£3,850 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 18 m² project comes to roughly £47,000–£69,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.