Longton, Staffordshire
Two-storey rear extension in Longton
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Longton and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Longton and its postcode districts ST2, ST3 and ST4 are part of our Staffordshire coverage. In Staffordshire we check the neighbours' rear windows first, because the upper floor is where most two-storey schemes win or lose planning.
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How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Longton?
In Longton, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,800–£2,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. The West Midlands is the baseline for our guide prices.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £54,000–£81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £86,500–£129,500 |
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 Longton?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Longton 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. 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 Longton like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Longton. Many already have a small kitchen lean-to at the back, which a new rear extension usually replaces rather than adds to.
How a two-storey rear extension in Longton 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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 Longton
From Longton, the nearest places we also cover are Stoke-on-Trent (2.6 miles) and Newcastle under Lyme (4.3 miles).
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- Two-storey rear extension in Newcastle under Lyme
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- Two-storey rear extension in Kidsgrove
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Longton
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Longton?
Including ST2, ST3 and ST4, and the surrounding Staffordshire area.
Is two-storey cheaper per square metre than single-storey?
Usually yes, because the foundations and roof are shared across twice the floor area. The total cost is higher.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Longton?
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Longton free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.