Dover, Kent
Two-storey rear extension in Dover
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Dover? 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.
Dover is covered from our Kent round, including CT14, CT16 and CT17. In Dover, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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 Dover?
In Dover, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £2,020–£3,020 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £60,500–£90,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £97,000–£145,000 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Dover?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Dover 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 Dover like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Dover, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a two-storey rear extension in Dover 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.
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.
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 Dover
From Dover, the nearest places we also cover are Folkestone (7.0 miles) and Deal (7.8 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Dover
Is the site visit in Dover free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Dover?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Dover house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
What postcode areas do you cover around Dover?
Including CT14, CT16 and CT17, and the surrounding Kent area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Dover?
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.