Covering Oswestry
Oswestry sits 28 miles north-west of Telford, with Rhosllannerchrugog 10 miles to the north and Wrexham 13 miles to the north.
Homes in the West Midlands
The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s semis and Victorian terraces in red brick, so matching brick and roof tiles is often the key to an extension that looks original.
What does a new-build home involve?
A new-build home is a house built from the ground up on a plot, whether a one-off self-build for your family or a small group of homes. Building a new dwelling is usually zero-rated for VAT when carried out by a VAT-registered builder, which is a major cost difference from extensions and renovations.
- Plot appraisal and feasibility
- Building regulations design and warranty liaison
- Superstructure, roof, windows and external finishes
What is the guide price for a new-build home in Oswestry?
Use these ranges to budget for new-build homes; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.
| New-build homes | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Standard specification | £2,000 to £2,500 per m² |
| Good specification | £2,500 to £3,000 per m² |
| High specification | £3,000 to £3,600 per m² |
Planning and building rules in Oswestry
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
This needs full planning permission from the council.
What should I think about before starting?
- Self-builders can usually reclaim VAT on certain materials through HMRC’s DIY housebuilders scheme where they buy them directly.
- Planning conditions often need discharging before work starts.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Site visit. We walk the plot or existing house, look at access, levels, services and boundaries, and talk through what could be built.
- Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Your questions answered
Can you help with planning on a plot?
Yes. We appraise the plot, prepare the design and submit the application.
How long does it take to build a house?
Usually 30 to 52 weeks on site, depending on size and method of construction.
Do you work in Oswestry?
Yes. Oswestry is within our coverage for new-build homes, along with nearby Rhosllannerchrugog and Wrexham.
Also covering
- New-build homes in Rhosllannerchrugog
- New-build homes in Wrexham
- New-build homes in Welshpool
- New-build homes in Shrewsbury
Learn more about new-build homes, or see every project we cover in Oswestry.