Hockley, West Midlands
Two-storey rear extension in Hockley
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Hockley 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.
Hockley is covered from our West Midlands round, including B18, B19 and B20. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Hockley 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 Hockley?
In Hockley, 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 |
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 Hockley?
The planning route for a two-storey rear extension in Hockley is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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 Hockley like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Hockley. 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 Hockley comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
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.
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 Hockley
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Aston (1.4 miles) and Birmingham (1.5 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Hockley
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hockley?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Hockley free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Hockley?
Including B18, B19 and B20, and the surrounding West Midlands area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Hockley?
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.
Do you handle building control in Hockley?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.