Hythe, Kent
Two-storey rear extension in Hythe
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Hythe? 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.
Hythe is covered from our Kent round, including CT21. In Hythe, 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 Hythe?
A two-storey rear extension in Hythe is priced at £2,020–£3,020 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
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 Hythe?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Hythe.
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. 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 Hythe like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Hythe, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a two-storey rear extension in Hythe 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Two-storey rear extensions near Hythe
Neighbouring places we cover include Folkestone (3.7 miles) and Ashford (10.5 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Hythe
Is the site visit in Hythe free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Hythe?
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 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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hythe?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.