Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
Two-storey rear extension in Ross on Wye
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Ross on Wye 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.
Ross on Wye is covered from our Herefordshire round, including HR9. In Herefordshire 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 Ross on Wye?
For Ross on Wye we work from the West Midlands rate: £1,800–£2,700 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £54,000–£81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £86,500–£129,500 |
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 Ross on Wye?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Ross on Wye is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Ross on Wye like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Ross on Wye. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a two-storey rear extension in Ross on Wye 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.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Two-storey rear extensions near Ross on Wye
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Ross on Wye
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Ross on Wye house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Will we need to move out?
Rarely. The first-floor opening is made late in the job and sealed with temporary screens.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ross on Wye?
Including HR9, and the surrounding Herefordshire 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 I need planning permission for a rear extension in Ross on Wye?
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.