Bedfordshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Luton

Planning a bigger home in Luton? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

Luton at a glance

Postcode districts
LU1, LU2, LU3 and LU4
Area
Bedfordshire, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Dunstable (4.5 miles), Harpenden (5 miles), Hitchin (7.4 miles), Codicote (8 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.

We cover postcode districts LU1, LU2, LU3 and LU4 in and around Luton, along with neighbouring Dunstable, Harpenden and Hitchin.

Extensions available in Luton

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

Also available in Bedfordshire

Rules for Luton

Luton 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 Luton

Do you cover Luton?

Yes. We cover Luton (LU1, LU2, LU3 and LU4) and the surrounding area, including Dunstable and Harpenden. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Luton?

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 Luton do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Dunstable (4.5 miles), Harpenden (5 miles) and Hitchin (7.4 miles), and the rest of Bedfordshire.

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