Double-storey extensions in Buckley: design, approvals and build
Buckley homeowners can use us for the whole double-storey extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in BuckleyFrom £35,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a planning application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCH5, CH7
Planning and approvals in Buckley
In Wales a rear extension of more than one storey can be permitted development only if the ground floor projects no more than 4 m, the upper floor no more than 3 m, it stays at least 10.5 m from the rear boundary and it is not in a conservation area, national park, National Landscape or World Heritage Site. Anything larger needs a planning application to the council.
The planning position for a specific Buckley address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. Wales has its own building regulations and approved documents; the council or a registered building control approver checks the plans, inspects the work and issues a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
What we take care of
- Householder planning application where needed
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Insulation, plastering, electrics and plumbing to finish
- Measured survey, design and planning drawings
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Breaking through at both levels, stairs and landing changes where needed
Local to Buckley
Postcode districts we cover around Buckley include CH5, CH7. The same team covers Hawarden (3 miles), Deeside (3 miles), Flint (6 miles), Wrexham (9 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Powys border, Welshpool is about 36 miles away. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
What should I budget for a double-storey extension in Buckley?
Prices below are for Buckley, using the Wales factor of ×0.93. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Buckley: £1,440 to £2,790 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £35,000 – £42,500 | £40,000 – £52,500 | £51,000 – £67,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £46,000 – £55,500 | £53,500 – £70,000 | £68,000 – £89,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £69,000 – £83,000 | £80,000 – £105,000 | £102,500 – £134,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
We visit your Buckley home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions people ask about double-storey extensions
How long does a double-storey extension take to build in Buckley?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a double-storey extension in Buckley?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of Buckley?
Yes. We cover Buckley and the surrounding parts of Clwyd. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,440 to £2,790 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,630 to £3,160 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Buckley
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.