Stanford-le-Hope, Essex
Two-storey rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Stanford-le-Hope 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.
Stanford-le-Hope sits in Essex, with postcode districts including SS17. In Stanford-le-Hope, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Stanford-le-Hope?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope start from our East of England rate of £1,910–£2,860 per square metre, including VAT. 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.
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 Stanford-le-Hope like to extend?
Stanford-le-Hope 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 Stanford-le-Hope 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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.
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Stanford-le-Hope
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Stanford-le-Hope?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Can I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Stanford-le-Hope?
As a guide, £1,910–£2,860 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £57,000–£86,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Stanford-le-Hope?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.