Two-storey extensions in Penrith
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Penrith.
Penrith at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CA10 and CA11
- Area
- Cumbria, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Appleby-in-Westmorland (12.3 miles), Keswick (15.7 miles), Denton Holme (16.8 miles), Carlisle (17.4 miles)
- Distance to Carlisle
- about 17.4 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.
We cover Penrith (CA10 and CA11) and the places around it, including Appleby-in-Westmorland (12.3 miles), Keswick (15.7 miles) and Denton Holme.
Extensions available in Penrith
Two-storey rear extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £53,000 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £82,000 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Penrith guide price from £114,500, Standard spec.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £68,500 in Penrith, including VAT.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Penrith: typical guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Penrith homes. Guide from £24,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Penrith: typical guide from £53,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £82,000 in Penrith. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Penrith: typical guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for Penrith homes. Guide from £53,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich 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 Cumbria
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- 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
Rules for Penrith
Penrith 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 Penrith
Do you cover Penrith?
Yes. We cover Penrith (CA10 and CA11) and the surrounding area, including Appleby-in-Westmorland and Keswick. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Penrith?
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 Penrith do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Appleby-in-Westmorland (12.3 miles), Keswick (15.7 miles) and Denton Holme (16.8 miles), and the rest of Cumbria.