County Durham · England

Two-storey extensions in Bishop Auckland

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Bishop Auckland.

Bishop Auckland at a glance

Postcode districts
DL14 and DL15
Area
County Durham, England
Price region
North East England
Nearest towns
Shildon (2.2 miles), Spennymoor (4.2 miles), Newton Aycliffe (4.9 miles), Ferryhill (5.4 miles)
Distance to Darlington
about 10.4 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 Bishop Auckland we also work in Shildon, Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe, and across the rest of County Durham. Postcode districts in and near Bishop Auckland: DL14 and DL15.

Extensions available in Bishop Auckland

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 County Durham

Rules for Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland

Do you cover Bishop Auckland?

Yes. We cover Bishop Auckland (DL14 and DL15) and the surrounding area, including Shildon and Spennymoor. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Bishop Auckland?

Using our North East 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 £50,500–£68,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £28,500–£41,500.

Which other places near Bishop Auckland do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Shildon (2.2 miles), Spennymoor (4.2 miles) and Newton Aycliffe (4.9 miles), and the rest of County Durham.

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