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Two-storey extensions in Rochford

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

Rochford at a glance

Postcode districts
CM0 and SS4
Area
Essex, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Southend-on-Sea (3.1 miles), Rayleigh (4.4 miles), Hadleigh (4.6 miles), South Benfleet (6.6 miles)
Distance to Southend-on-Sea
about 3.1 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 Rochford we also work in Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh and Hadleigh, and across the rest of Essex. Postcode districts in and near Rochford: CM0 and SS4.

Extensions available in Rochford

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

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Rules for Rochford

Rochford 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 Rochford

Do you cover Rochford?

Yes. We cover Rochford (CM0 and SS4) and the surrounding area, including Southend-on-Sea and Rayleigh. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Rochford?

Using our East of 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 Rochford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Southend-on-Sea (3.1 miles), Rayleigh (4.4 miles) and Hadleigh (4.6 miles), and the rest of Essex.

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