Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Two-storey rear extension in Henley-on-Thames
For homes in Henley-on-Thames, 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 Henley-on-Thames (RG9) as part of our Oxfordshire work. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Henley-on-Thames best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Henley-on-Thames?
For Henley-on-Thames we work from the South East England rate: £2,020–£3,020 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Henley-on-Thames?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in Henley-on-Thames follows the English householder rules.
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 Henley-on-Thames like to extend?
Around Henley-on-Thames the housing ranges from inter-war semis to 1960s and 1970s estates with good-sized gardens. Many of the newer estates had permitted development rights removed by condition, so we check the planning history before anything is drawn.
How a two-storey rear extension in Henley-on-Thames 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.
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.
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 Henley-on-Thames
Close by, we work in Marlow, about 6.0 miles away, and Reading, about 6.1 miles away.
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Henley-on-Thames
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 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.
Can I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
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.
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.
Do you handle building control in Henley-on-Thames?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.