Wigston Magna, Leicestershire and Rutland
Two-storey rear extension in Wigston Magna
For homes in Wigston Magna, a two-storey rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Wigston Magna (LE8 and LE18) as part of our Leicestershire and Rutland work. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Wigston Magna best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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 Wigston Magna?
For Wigston Magna we work from the East Midlands rate: £1,750–£2,620 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. East Midlands prices sit a little below our West Midlands baseline.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £52,500–£78,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £84,000–£125,500 |
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 Wigston Magna?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in Wigston Magna 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 Wigston Magna like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and semis are typical of Wigston Magna. Coal-mining legacy areas in parts of the East Midlands can need a Coal Authority check before foundations are designed.
How a two-storey rear extension in Wigston Magna comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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 Wigston Magna
From Wigston Magna, the nearest places we also cover are Evington (1.7 miles) and Oadby (1.8 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Wigston Magna
Do you handle building control in Wigston Magna?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is the site visit in Wigston Magna free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What is the 45-degree rule?
Many councils check that a two-storey extension does not cross a 45-degree line drawn from the nearest habitable window of the neighbouring house. We test it at the first drawing.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wigston Magna?
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.
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.