Two-storey extensions in Buxton
Need more room in Buxton? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.
Buxton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- SK17
- Area
- Derbyshire, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Nearest towns
- New Mills (8.4 miles), Macclesfield (8.9 miles), Poynton (10.7 miles), Marple (11.4 miles)
- Distance to Derby
- about 29.3 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 Buxton (SK17) and the places around it, including New Mills (8.4 miles), Macclesfield (8.9 miles) and Poynton.
Extensions available in Buxton
Two-storey rear extensions
Design, approvals and build for Buxton homes. Guide from £55,000.
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Two-storey side extensions
Buxton guide price from £84,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Buxton: typical guide from £118,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Guide from £70,500 in Buxton, including VAT.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Buxton: typical guide from £31,000.
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First-floor extensions
From £24,500 in Buxton. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Buxton homes. Guide from £55,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Our East Midlands guide starts at £84,500 for this type.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £55,000 (before kitchen units) in Buxton, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
From £55,000 (plus en-suite) in Buxton. Free visit to firm it up.
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 Derbyshire
- 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 Buxton
Buxton 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 Buxton
Do you cover Buxton?
Yes. We cover Buxton (SK17) and the surrounding area, including New Mills and Macclesfield. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Buxton?
Using our East Midlands 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 £55,000–£74,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £31,000–£45,000.
Which other places near Buxton do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including New Mills (8.4 miles), Macclesfield (8.9 miles) and Poynton (10.7 miles), and the rest of Derbyshire.