Adwick le Street double-storey extensions, designed and built
If you live in Adwick le Street and want more space without moving, a double-storey extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in Adwick le StreetFrom £35,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDN6

What we take care of
- Householder planning application where needed
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Building regulations drawings and structural design
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Breaking through at both levels, stairs and landing changes where needed
The roof is what makes a two-storey extension look right or wrong. We match the pitch and materials of the main house wherever possible and plan the upstairs layout around the existing landing so the new rooms feel original rather than bolted on.
Extensions in and around Adwick le Street
Postcode districts we cover around Adwick le Street include DN6. Neighbouring towns we cover include Doncaster (4 miles), Rawmarsh (10 miles), Rotherham (12 miles), Barnsley (12 miles).
Just over the West Yorkshire border, South Elmsall is about 4 miles away. Homes across Yorkshire and the Humber range from back-to-back and through terraces to large suburban semis, and extension options vary with them.
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Adwick le Street?
These guide figures apply our Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment (×0.94) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Adwick le Street: £1,460 to £2,820 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £35,500 – £43,000 | £40,500 – £53,500 | £51,500 – £68,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £46,500 – £56,000 | £54,000 – £71,000 | £69,000 – £90,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £69,500 – £83,500 | £81,000 – £106,500 | £103,500 – £135,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Adwick le Street
In England a two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a double-storey extension in Adwick le Street
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Adwick le Street, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Adwick le Street be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Adwick le Street?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?
If you are in England or Wales and the work involves a shared wall or digging foundations close to a neighbour, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts. We tell you which notices are needed.
Does a double-storey extension need planning permission?
Often, yes. In England a two-storey rear extension can be permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m and sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching roof pitch and obscure side windows. Side extensions over one storey always need planning permission. We confirm the route at the survey.
Book a free site visit in Adwick le Street
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.