Torquay, Devon
Two-storey rear extension in Torquay
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Torquay and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Torquay is covered from our Devon round, including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4. In Devon we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning.
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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 Torquay?
A two-storey rear extension in Torquay is priced at £1,870–£2,810 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £56,000–£84,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £90,000–£135,000 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Torquay?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Torquay 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. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
What are homes in Torquay like to extend?
Torquay has Victorian terraces nearer the centre and post-war semis on the edges. Sloping gardens are frequent, which affects floor levels and steps down to the patio.
How a two-storey rear extension in Torquay comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Two-storey rear extensions near Torquay
From Torquay, the nearest places we also cover are Cockington (1.4 miles) and Paignton (2.6 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Torquay
Is the site visit in Torquay free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Torquay?
As a guide, £1,870–£2,810 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £56,000–£84,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Does a two-storey rear extension need planning permission?
Almost always. England and Northern Ireland allow 3 metres without an application only if at least 7 metres remains to the rear boundary; Wales and Scotland are similar or stricter.
What postcode areas do you cover around Torquay?
Including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4, and the surrounding Devon area.
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.
Do you handle building control in Torquay?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.