Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire
Two-storey rear extension in Charlton Kings
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Charlton Kings? 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.
We cover Charlton Kings (GL50, GL52 and GL53) as part of our Gloucestershire work. In Gloucestershire 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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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Charlton Kings?
A two-storey rear extension in Charlton Kings 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 Charlton Kings?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in Charlton Kings follows the English householder rules.
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 Charlton Kings like to extend?
Charlton Kings 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. In Charlton Kings, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
How a two-storey rear extension in Charlton Kings 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 Charlton Kings
From Charlton Kings, the nearest places we also cover are Cheltenham (2.0 miles) and Bishops Cleeve (4.5 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Charlton Kings
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.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Charlton Kings?
Including GL50, GL52 and GL53, and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Charlton Kings?
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.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Charlton Kings?
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.