Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Two-storey rear extension in Nottingham
Thinking about a two-storey rear extension in Nottingham? 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.
Nottingham sits in Nottinghamshire, with postcode districts including NG3, NG5, NG6 and NG7. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
A two-storey rear extension in Nottingham is priced at £1,750–£2,620 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 Nottingham?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Nottingham 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. 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 Nottingham like to extend?
Nottingham has plenty of inter-war semis and bungalows, and single-storey rear extensions suit both.
How a two-storey rear extension in Nottingham 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.
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 Nottingham
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Basford (1.6 miles) and West Bridgford (1.9 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Nottingham
Do you handle building control in Nottingham?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Nottingham free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Nottingham house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.