Bedfordshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Dunstable

Need more room in Dunstable? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Dunstable at a glance

Postcode districts
LU5 and LU6
Area
Bedfordshire, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Luton (4.5 miles), Leighton Buzzard (6.2 miles), Flitwick (8.2 miles), Harpenden (8.5 miles)
Distance to Luton
about 4.5 miles
Approvals
Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission.

Around Dunstable we also work in Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Flitwick, and across the rest of Bedfordshire. Postcode districts in and near Dunstable: LU5 and LU6.

Extensions available in Dunstable

Which type suits your house?

The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Dunstable we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

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Rules for Dunstable

Dunstable is in England. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission. Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

The full England rules explained

Questions about extensions in Dunstable

Do you cover Dunstable?

Yes. We cover Dunstable (LU5 and LU6) and the surrounding area, including Luton and Leighton Buzzard. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Dunstable?

Using our East of England guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.

Which other places near Dunstable do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Luton (4.5 miles), Leighton Buzzard (6.2 miles) and Flitwick (8.2 miles), and the rest of Bedfordshire.

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