Two-storey extensions in Wivenhoe
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Wivenhoe.
Wivenhoe at a glance
- Postcode districts
- CO7 and CO11
- Area
- Essex, England
- Price region
- East of England
- Nearest towns
- Colchester (3.3 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (9.6 miles), Frinton-on-Sea (12.3 miles), Walton-on-the-Naze (13.2 miles)
- Distance to Southend-on-Sea
- about 24.3 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.
Wivenhoe sits about 24.3 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Closer to home, Colchester is 3.3 miles away and Clacton-on-Sea 9.6 miles.
Extensions available in Wivenhoe
Two-storey rear extensions
Wivenhoe guide price from £57,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
From £88,500 in Wivenhoe. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Wivenhoe guide price from £124,000, Standard spec.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
For homes in Wivenhoe: typical guide from £74,000.
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Extensions over a garage
Our East of England guide starts at £32,500 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Wivenhoe homes. Guide from £26,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Wivenhoe guide price from £88,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Wivenhoe guide price from £57,500 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Wivenhoe: typical guide from £57,500 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Wivenhoe, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in Essex
- 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 Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe
Do you cover Wivenhoe?
Yes. We cover Wivenhoe (CO7 and CO11) and the surrounding area, including Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Wivenhoe?
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 Wivenhoe do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Colchester (3.3 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (9.6 miles) and Frinton-on-Sea (12.3 miles), and the rest of Essex.