Great Malvern, Worcestershire
Two-storey rear extension in Great Malvern
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. We design, get the approvals for and build two-storey rear extensions in Great Malvern and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Great Malvern is covered from our Worcestershire round, including WR14. In Great Malvern, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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 Great Malvern?
In Great Malvern, 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 Great Malvern?
Planning for a two-storey rear extension in Great Malvern follows the English householder rules.
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. 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 Great Malvern like to extend?
Red-brick terraces and 1930s semis make up much of Great Malvern. 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 Great Malvern 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.
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.
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 Great Malvern
Neighbouring places we cover include Ledbury (6.7 miles) and Worcester (7.0 miles).
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Great Malvern
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.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Great Malvern?
As a guide, £1,800–£2,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²): about £54,000–£81,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Can it be built on a terraced house?
Sometimes, but the upper floor is harder to get through planning on a terrace because of the effect on neighbours. A single-storey extension with a loft conversion is often an easier route.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
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 Great Malvern free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.