What is a small housing development?
A small housing development is a scheme of a few new homes, typically two to nine, on a single site. We work with landowners, small developers and investors to build schemes that already have planning permission, or help take a site through planning first.
How much does a small housing development cost in Mid Glamorgan?
In Mid Glamorgan, a small housing development typically costs £1,650–£2,500 per m² of floor area (build cost), including VAT at 0% (zero-rated for qualifying new dwellings). For a typical 400 m² project that is roughly £660,000–£1,000,000. We start from a UK-wide guide and adjust it for Wales, where labour and materials are typically about 8% below average. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (280 m²) | £462,000–£700,000 |
| Typical project (400 m²) | £660,000–£1,000,000 |
| Larger project (560 m²) | £924,000–£1,400,000 |
| Rate per m² | £1,650–£2,500 |
The main things that change the cost:
- Specification
- Number and size of homes
- Site access and phasing
- Ground conditions
A guide range is only a starting point: the guide price tool gives an instant figure for your size, and a free survey turns it into a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a small housing development in Mid Glamorgan?
The approval route for Mid Glamorgan is set by planning law in Wales. In Wales small schemes need full planning permission and, for most new buildings, sustainable drainage approval from the SuDS approval body. New homes must have sprinklers.
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.
If the answer is not clear-cut, we can apply for formal confirmation before you commit to the build.
What we handle
On a typical small housing development we handle:
- Design development and discharge of conditions
- Pre-construction cost plan
- External works and landscaping
- Utility connections
- House construction to building regulations
- Handover packs for each home
How long does it take?
Expect 12 to 24 months depending on scheme size. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 months, depending on the approval route.
Building in Mid Glamorgan
Wales has many terraced valley streets, stone cottages and post-war estates, so extension designs are shaped by slopes, materials and local character.
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan include Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Caerphilly and Maesteg.
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
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about small housing developments in Mid Glamorgan
How long does a small development take?
Typically 12 to 24 months on site, depending on size and phasing.
Can you help with planning?
Yes. We coordinate the architect or designer and, where needed, a planning consultant.
How much does a small housing development cost in Mid Glamorgan?
In Mid Glamorgan, a small housing development typically costs £1,650–£2,500 per m² of floor area (build cost), including VAT at 0% (zero-rated for qualifying new dwellings). A typical 400 m² project comes to roughly £660,000–£1,000,000. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Do I need planning permission for a small housing development in Mid Glamorgan?
In Wales small schemes need full planning permission and, for most new buildings, sustainable drainage approval from the SuDS approval body. New homes must have sprinklers.
Do you build small housing developments in Mid Glamorgan?
Yes. We build small housing developments across Mid Glamorgan, including postcodes CF31, CF32, CF33, CF34 and CF35. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Who handles road adoption?
We build roads and sewers to adoptable standards where agreements are in place with the highway authority and water company.