Cheshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Great Sankey

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

Great Sankey at a glance

Postcode districts
WA5
Area
Cheshire, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Warrington (2.5 miles), Newton-le-Willows (4.3 miles), Widnes (4.4 miles), Runcorn (5.1 miles)
Distance to Warrington
about 2.5 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.

We cover postcode district WA5 in and around Great Sankey, along with neighbouring Warrington, Newton-le-Willows and Widnes.

Extensions available in Great Sankey

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.

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Rules for Great Sankey

Great Sankey 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 Great Sankey

Do you cover Great Sankey?

Yes. We cover Great Sankey (WA5) and the surrounding area, including Warrington and Newton-le-Willows. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Great Sankey?

Using our North West 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 £53,000–£72,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £30,000–£43,500.

Which other places near Great Sankey do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Warrington (2.5 miles), Newton-le-Willows (4.3 miles) and Widnes (4.4 miles), and the rest of Cheshire.

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