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Two-storey extensions in Exmouth

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

Exmouth at a glance

Postcode districts
EX8 and EX9
Area
Devon, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Dawlish (3.8 miles), Teignmouth (6.4 miles), Heavitree (8.2 miles), Sidmouth (8.8 miles)
Distance to Plymouth
about 36.7 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.

We cover postcode districts EX8 and EX9 in and around Exmouth, along with neighbouring Dawlish, Teignmouth and Heavitree.

Extensions available in Exmouth

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Exmouth 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 Exmouth

Exmouth 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 Exmouth

Do you cover Exmouth?

Yes. We cover Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the surrounding area, including Dawlish and Teignmouth. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Exmouth?

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 Exmouth do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Dawlish (3.8 miles), Teignmouth (6.4 miles) and Heavitree (8.2 miles), and the rest of Devon.

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