Two-storey extensions in Paignton
Everything for a two-storey extension in Paignton, in one place: types, guide prices for South West England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Paignton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- TQ3, TQ4 and TQ9
- Area
- Devon, England
- Price region
- South West England
- Nearest towns
- Cockington (2 miles), Torquay (2.6 miles), Brixham (3.7 miles), Newton Abbot (6.7 miles)
- Distance to Plymouth
- about 25.7 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 TQ3, TQ4 and TQ9 in and around Paignton, along with neighbouring Cockington, Torquay and Brixham.
Extensions available in Paignton
Two-storey rear extensions
Our South West England guide starts at £57,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our South West England guide starts at £88,500 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Our South West England guide starts at £124,000 for this type.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Paignton guide price from £74,000, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
Our South West England guide starts at £32,500 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Paignton homes. Guide from £26,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Our South West England guide starts at £57,500 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Paignton homes. Guide from £88,500.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £57,500 (before kitchen units) in Paignton, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for Paignton homes. Guide from £57,500 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich 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.
Also available in Devon
- 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 Paignton
Paignton 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 Paignton
Do you cover Paignton?
Yes. We cover Paignton (TQ3, TQ4 and TQ9) and the surrounding area, including Cockington and Torquay. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Paignton?
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 Paignton do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Cockington (2 miles), Torquay (2.6 miles) and Brixham (3.7 miles), and the rest of Devon.