East Sussex · England

Two-storey extensions in Newhaven

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

Newhaven at a glance

Postcode districts
BN9
Area
East Sussex, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Seaford (2.7 miles), Peacehaven (2.7 miles), Rottingdean (5.1 miles), Lewes (5.7 miles)
Distance to Brighton
about 8.8 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 district BN9 in and around Newhaven, along with neighbouring Seaford, Peacehaven and Rottingdean.

Extensions available in Newhaven

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 Newhaven we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

Also available in East Sussex

Rules for Newhaven

Newhaven 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 Newhaven

Do you cover Newhaven?

Yes. We cover Newhaven (BN9) and the surrounding area, including Seaford and Peacehaven. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Newhaven?

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 Newhaven do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Seaford (2.7 miles), Peacehaven (2.7 miles) and Rottingdean (5.1 miles), and the rest of East Sussex.

Nearby towns

CallGuide price