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Two-storey extensions in Eastbourne

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

Eastbourne at a glance

Postcode districts
BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23 and BN24
Area
East Sussex, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Hailsham (6.6 miles), Seaford (7.9 miles), Bexhill-on-Sea (9.9 miles), Newhaven (10.2 miles)
Distance to Brighton
about 19 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.

Around Eastbourne we also work in Hailsham, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea, and across the rest of East Sussex. Postcode districts in and near Eastbourne: BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23 and BN24.

Extensions available in Eastbourne

Which type suits your house?

The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Eastbourne we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

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Rules for Eastbourne

Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne

Do you cover Eastbourne?

Yes. We cover Eastbourne (BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23 and BN24) and the surrounding area, including Hailsham and Seaford. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Eastbourne?

Using our South East 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 £61,500–£83,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £34,500–£50,500.

Which other places near Eastbourne do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Hailsham (6.6 miles), Seaford (7.9 miles) and Bexhill-on-Sea (9.9 miles), and the rest of East Sussex.

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