Double-storey extensions in Coventry: design, approvals and build
A double-storey extension in Coventry starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in CoventryFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsCV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5
Extensions in and around Coventry
Postcode districts we cover around Coventry include CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6. The same team covers Solihull (11 miles), Shirley (13 miles), Sutton Coldfield (17 miles), Birmingham (17 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Warwickshire, Kenilworth is around 5 miles away. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Do I need planning permission in Coventry?
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 over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Guide prices for Coventry
For Coventry we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Coventry: £1,500 to £2,910 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £36,500 – £44,000 | £41,500 – £55,000 | £53,500 – £70,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £48,000 – £57,500 | £55,500 – £73,000 | £71,000 – £93,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £72,000 – £86,500 | £83,500 – £109,500 | £107,000 – £140,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What is included
- Foundations sized for two floors
- Ground and first floor structure, roof tied into the existing roof
- Building regulations drawings and structural design
- Householder planning application 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.
What happens next
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Coventry, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Coventry?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Coventry?
Yes. We cover Coventry and the surrounding parts of West Midlands. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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 Coventry
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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