Double-storey extensions in Kidsgrove
Kidsgrove 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 KidsgroveFrom £36,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsST7
Planning and approvals in Kidsgrove
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Local to Kidsgrove
Site visits are available across Kidsgrove (ST7). The same team covers Newcastle-under-Lyme (6 miles), Stoke-on-Trent (6 miles), Longton (8 miles), Leek (9 miles), all within easy reach.
Congleton, in Cheshire, is roughly 5 miles from Kidsgrove and also on our list. The West Midlands has a large stock of 1930s and post-war semi-detached houses, which are well suited to rear, side and over-garage extensions, plus Victorian terraces in the older inner areas.
Is a double-storey extension right for your house?
- Growing families who need a bedroom as well as a bigger kitchen
- Homeowners who would otherwise consider moving
- Houses with enough distance to the rear or side boundary
Guide prices for Kidsgrove
These guide figures apply our West Midlands adjustment (×0.97) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Kidsgrove: £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.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Double-storey extension questions answered
Who do I contract with for a double-storey extension in Kidsgrove?
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.
How long does a double-storey extension take to build in Kidsgrove?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Kidsgrove 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 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.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,500 to £2,910 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,700 to £3,300 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
Book a free site visit in Kidsgrove
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.