Renewing consumer unit - no space

[Ohmless]

Hi.
An electrician isn't my day job but I qualified on one of those 'quickie' courses a couple of years ago, thus I am competent yet rusty on some aspects.
My conundrum is that a consumer unit needs upgrading. However, the CU is situated in a low cupboard on a narrow (right hand) wall, it just fits and awkward to get to.
A new (amendment) CU is obviously much larger, but would fit comfortably on the adjacent wall some 40cm away.
My question please, to the venerable, is: Would it be acceptable to replace the old CU with a junction box housing, and to run the various twin & earth cables from here to the new CU nearby?
Many thanks for (polite) replies!

 

[Toneyz]

Post a couple of pictures we will be able to see first hand and recommend something.

 

[Leesparkykent]

@stillsy ..... Another one who likes to dish out negative ratings but hasn't posted a message in nearly 6 years of being a member

 

[snowhead]

@stillsy ..... Another one who likes to dish out negative ratings but hasn't posted a message in nearly 6 years of being a member

It's not even bad spelling it's just a missing E.
Letters go mising all the time.

 

[Toneyz]

It's not even bad spelling it's just a missing E.
Letters go mising all the time.

The ones from Bill never do!

 

[Midwest]

@stillsy ..... Another one who likes to dish out negative ratings but hasn't posted a message in nearly 6 years of being a member

Think he's un-disliked himself now?

Metal or plastic that din rail enclosure?

 

[Wilko]

I've just put the kettle on, toast may also be required