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Two-storey extensions in Bethnal Green

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

Bethnal Green at a glance

Postcode districts
E2
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Spitalfields (0.7 miles), Whitechapel (0.9 miles), Stepney (1 mile), Shadwell (1.1 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.

We cover postcode district E2 in and around Bethnal Green, along with neighbouring Spitalfields, Whitechapel and Stepney.

Extensions available in Bethnal Green

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.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green 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 Bethnal Green

Do you cover Bethnal Green?

Yes. We cover Bethnal Green (E2) and the surrounding area, including Spitalfields and Whitechapel. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Bethnal Green?

Using our London 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 £67,000–£90,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £38,000–£55,000.

Which other places near Bethnal Green do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Spitalfields (0.7 miles), Whitechapel (0.9 miles) and Stepney (1 mile), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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