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Two-storey extensions in Bideford

Need more room in Bideford? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Bideford at a glance

Postcode districts
EX38 and EX39
Area
Devon, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Braunton (6.7 miles), Barnstaple (7.9 miles), Ilfracombe (13.9 miles), Tiverton (32.1 miles)
Distance to Plymouth
about 44.7 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.

Bideford sits about 44.7 miles from Plymouth. Closer to home, Braunton is 6.7 miles away and Barnstaple 7.9 miles.

Extensions available in Bideford

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Devon, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.

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Rules for Bideford

Bideford 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.

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Questions about extensions in Bideford

Do you cover Bideford?

Yes. We cover Bideford (EX38 and EX39) and the surrounding area, including Braunton and Barnstaple. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Bideford?

Using our South 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 £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.

Which other places near Bideford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Braunton (6.7 miles), Barnstaple (7.9 miles) and Ilfracombe (13.9 miles), and the rest of Devon.

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