St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Two-storey rear extension in St Ives
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in St Ives? A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
St Ives is covered from our Cambridgeshire round, including PE27. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in St Ives best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in St Ives?
For St Ives we work from the East of England rate: £1,910–£2,860 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East of England prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; clay soils near trees are the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £57,000–£86,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £91,500–£137,500 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in St Ives?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in St Ives needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in St Ives like to extend?
St Ives mixes Victorian terraces with 1930s semis, so both side returns and full-width kitchen extensions suit houses here.
How a two-storey rear extension in St Ives comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Two-storey rear extensions near St Ives
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Huntingdon (4.6 miles) and Chatteris (10.1 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in St Ives
How long does a rear extension take to build in St Ives?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
Can it be built on a terraced house?
Sometimes, but the upper floor is harder to get through planning on a terrace because of the effect on neighbours. A single-storey extension with a loft conversion is often an easier route.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
What postcode areas do you cover around St Ives?
Including PE27, and the surrounding Cambridgeshire area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my St Ives house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.