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Two-storey extensions in Matlock

Everything for a two-storey extension in Matlock, in one place: types, guide prices for the East Midlands, the approval rules in England and how to get started.

Matlock at a glance

Postcode districts
DE4 and DE45
Area
Derbyshire, England
Price region
East Midlands
Nearest towns
Alfreton (7.7 miles), Belper (8.5 miles), Chesterfield (9.6 miles), Ripley (9.7 miles)
Distance to Derby
about 15.3 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.

Matlock sits about 15.3 miles from Derby. Closer to home, Alfreton is 7.7 miles away and Belper 8.5 miles.

Extensions available in Matlock

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Matlock 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.

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Rules for Matlock

Matlock 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 Matlock

Do you cover Matlock?

Yes. We cover Matlock (DE4 and DE45) and the surrounding area, including Alfreton and Belper. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Matlock?

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 Matlock do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Alfreton (7.7 miles), Belper (8.5 miles) and Chesterfield (9.6 miles), and the rest of Derbyshire.

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