Two-storey extensions in Bristol
Two-storey extensions in Bristol: guide prices for South West England, the rules that apply in England, and the towns we cover.
Bristol at a glance
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- England
- Price region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BS
- Towns listed
- 7
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Guide prices in South West England
| Extension type | Per m² | Typical project |
|---|---|---|
| Two-storey rear extension | £2,060–£2,780 per m² | £57,500–£78,000 |
| Two-storey side extension | £2,110–£2,830 per m² | £88,500–£119,000 |
| Two-storey wraparound extension | £2,210–£3,040 per m² | £124,000–£170,000 |
| Part single, part two-storey | £2,060–£2,830 per m² | £74,000–£102,000 |
| Extension over a garage | £1,800–£2,630 per m² | £32,500–£47,500 |
| First-floor extension over an existing single storey | £1,850–£2,680 per m² | £26,000–£37,500 |
| Two-storey front extension | £2,270–£3,090 per m² | £27,000–£37,000 |
Including VAT, Standard spec. See all prices and fees.
Across Bristol we cover Bishopsworth (BS13), Easton-in-Gordano (BS11), Severn Beach (BS10), Chew Magna (BS13), Dundry (BS13), Whitchurch (Bristol) (BS14) and Publow (BS14), plus the smaller places around them.
Which type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in Bristol depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.
The rules in England
Bristol 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
Extension types
- Two-storey rear extensions
- Two-storey side extensions
- Two-storey wraparound extensions
- Part single, part two-storey extensions
- Extensions over a garage
- First-floor extensions
- Two-storey front extensions
By house type
- Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
- Two-storey extensions for detached houses
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
Rooms and uses
- Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
- Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
Design and approvals
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Questions about extensions in Bristol
How much does a two-storey extension cost in Bristol?
In South West England our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £2,060–£2,780 per m² including VAT, about £57,500–£78,000 for a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space). Side and wraparound extensions cost a little more per m².
Do I need planning permission in Bristol?
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).
Do you cover the whole of Bristol?
Yes. We list the main towns here, but we cover the whole of Bristol including villages. The first site visit is free.
What happens at the first visit?
We look at your house, the boundaries, access and drains, talk through what you need and explain the approvals. Then we price the design stage, including the measured survey, in writing.