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Two-storey extensions in Prestonpans

Homeowners in Prestonpans can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.

Prestonpans at a glance

Postcode districts
EH32
Area
Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland
Price region
Scotland
Nearest towns
Cockenzie (0.8 miles), Tranent (1.5 miles), Musselburgh (3 miles), Dalkeith (5.7 miles)
Distance to Edinburgh
about 8.4 miles
Approvals
Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application.

Prestonpans sits about 8.4 miles from Edinburgh. Closer to home, Cockenzie is 0.8 miles away and Tranent 1.5 miles.

Extensions available in Prestonpans

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Prestonpans 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.

Also available in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Rules for Prestonpans

Prestonpans is in Scotland. Class 1B: two-storey extensions must be at least 10 m from every boundary to avoid planning permission, so most need an application. Householder planning application: £371. Councils have two months to decide a local planning application.

The full Scotland rules explained

Questions about extensions in Prestonpans

Do you cover Prestonpans?

Yes. We cover Prestonpans (EH32) and the surrounding area, including Cockenzie and Tranent. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Prestonpans?

Using our Scotland 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 £52,500–£71,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £29,500–£43,000.

Which other places near Prestonpans do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Cockenzie (0.8 miles), Tranent (1.5 miles) and Musselburgh (3 miles), and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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