Elland, West Yorkshire
Two-storey rear extension in Elland
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Elland 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.
We cover Elland (HD6, HX4 and HX5) as part of our West Yorkshire work. In Elland, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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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 Elland?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Elland start from our Yorkshire and the Humber rate of £1,670–£2,510 per square metre, including VAT. Yorkshire prices sit below our West Midlands baseline; matching natural stone is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £50,000–£75,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £80,500–£120,500 |
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 Elland?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a two-storey rear extension in Elland.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Elland like to extend?
Elland has through terraces and some back-to-backs as well as later semis; back-to-backs have little or no rear space, so we look at side or loft options there.
How a two-storey rear extension in Elland 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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 Elland
We also build two-storey rear extensions in nearby Rastrick (2.1 miles) and Halifax (2.2 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Elland
Do you handle building control in Elland?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Elland?
As a guide, £1,670–£2,510 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £50,000–£75,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
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.
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 planning permission for a rear extension in Elland?
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.
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.