Wrap Around Extension Design Services

Maximum Ground Floor Space, One Scheme. Sussex & Surrey.

Why Sussex Homeowners Trust ArchEvolve With Wrap Around Extensions

A wrap around extension combines a rear and side return into one L-shaped scheme, which demands careful coordination between two structural zones. ArchEvolve is MCIAT-chartered with 350 planning approvals secured.
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Wrap Around Extensions: Where Two Structural Zones Meet

A wrap around extension is more than a rear and side return built at the same time. The junction between the two forms needs careful structural and roofline coordination, and the internal layout needs to feel like one continuous space, not two extensions bolted together.

Common challenges

How ArchEvolve solves them

How an ArchEvolve Project Works

Every project follows a clear, stage-by-stage process aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work framework.
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Initial Consultation
We discuss your brief, site and budget for your wrap around extension project, along with any planning constraints specific to your council. Free, no obligation.
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Feasibility Assessment
We assess planning viability and site constraints before any design fees are committed. This includes assessing the combined rear and side return footprint against permitted development limits as a single scheme.
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Concept Design
We develop the wrap around extension design in 3D and produce Enscape renders for your review before planning is prepared.
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Planning Application
We prepare and submit the full application to your local planning authority and manage it through to decision.
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Building Regulations
We produce the full Building Regulations package covering structure, thermal performance, drainage and fire safety. Wrap around extensions typically require more extensive structural calculations than a single-form extension, which we coordinate directly with a structural engineer.
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Construction Drawings
We deliver the complete technical drawing set your contractor needs to build your wrap around extension accurately on site.
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Construction Support
We remain available during the build to respond to queries and issue drawing updates where required.
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A Different Standard of Design for Wrap Around Extensions in Sussex and Surrey

Most practices in the region still work in 2D CAD. ArchEvolve designs wrap around extension projects in Revit and renders in Enscape, so you see the finished space before planning is submitted.
3D Visualisations Included

Every wrap around extension project is modelled in Revit and rendered in Enscape. You see accurate light, materials and spatial quality before a planning application goes in.

Faster Planning Submissions

Drawings produced in a coordinated 3D environment are more complete and less prone to officer queries, which keeps your wrap around extension timeline on track.

Local Planning Knowledge

ArchEvolve has submitted wrap around extension applications across West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey planning authorities. Your submission is prepared for the specific council from day one.

End-to-End Service

From feasibility through to construction drawings, Alex Page manages every stage of your wrap around extension project personally. No handoffs, no junior staff taking over mid-project.

Wrap Around Extension Design Across Sussex and Surrey

ArchEvolve designs wrap around extensions for terraced and semi-detached properties throughout West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey.

Often yes, since the combined rear and side footprint frequently exceeds permitted development limits even where each element alone might not. ArchEvolve calculates the combined footprint at the feasibility stage to confirm your specific position.

Wrap around extensions typically cost more than a single-form extension due to the combined structural scope, but deliver significantly more floor area for a single planning and construction process. See our house extension cost guide for context.

In most cases, yes, since a single design, planning and construction process is more efficient than extending in two separate phases, and the roof and structure can be resolved as one coherent scheme rather than two junctions.

Usually, given the side return element typically runs close to the boundary with the neighbouring property. ArchEvolve identifies party wall requirements during design so they can be managed alongside the build programme.

The roof form is designed as a single coherent scheme spanning both the rear and side elements, rather than as two separate roofs meeting at an awkward junction, which is one of the most common mistakes on poorly designed wrap around schemes.

The service covers feasibility and permitted development assessment across the combined footprint, structural coordination, 3D concept design, planning application, full Building Regulations drawings, and construction drawings for your builder.

ArchEvolve covers West Sussex, East Sussex and Surrey, including Worthing, Horsham, Chichester, Crawley, Guildford and Brighton, with a free initial consultation offered throughout the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Your Wrap Around Extension Design Today

Free initial consultation for homeowners across Sussex and Surrey. Get in touch to discuss your extension.
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