West Bridgford double-storey extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build double-storey extensions in West Bridgford and the surrounding Nottinghamshire area.
- Guide price in West BridgfordFrom £36,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNG1, NG2, NG3
Guide prices for West Bridgford
Prices below are for West Bridgford, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in West Bridgford: £1,470 to £2,850 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m, two floors 24 m² | £36,000 – £43,500 | £41,000 – £54,000 | £52,000 – £68,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m, two floors 32 m² | £47,000 – £56,500 | £54,500 – £71,500 | £69,500 – £91,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m, two floors 48 m² | £70,500 – £84,500 | £82,000 – £107,500 | £104,500 – £137,000 |
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When a double-storey extension makes sense
- Growing families who need a bedroom as well as a bigger kitchen
- Houses with enough distance to the rear or side boundary
- Homeowners who would otherwise consider moving
Do I need planning permission in West Bridgford?
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.
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.
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).
Covering West Bridgford
Postcode districts we cover around West Bridgford include NG1, NG2, NG3. We also work in nearby Nottingham (2 miles), Arnold (5 miles), Hucknall (8 miles), Eastwood (9 miles).
Just over the Derbyshire border, Long Eaton is about 6 miles away. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.
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 West Bridgford home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
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 West Bridgford
Do you cover all of West Bridgford?
Yes. We cover West Bridgford and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in West Bridgford 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 West Bridgford?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Is a two-storey extension cheaper per square metre?
Usually. Our guide range is about £1,470 to £2,850 per m² of new floor area including VAT, compared with £1,660 to £3,230 per m² for single-storey work, because the foundations and roof are shared across two floors.
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 West Bridgford
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.