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Two-storey extensions in Canning Town

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

Canning Town at a glance

Postcode districts
E16
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
West Ham (1.4 miles), Stratford (1.6 miles), Bow (1.8 miles), Charlton (2.2 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 E16 in and around Canning Town, along with neighbouring West Ham, Stratford and Bow.

Extensions available in Canning Town

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Canning Town we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Canning Town

Canning Town 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 Canning Town

Do you cover Canning Town?

Yes. We cover Canning Town (E16) and the surrounding area, including West Ham and Stratford. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Canning Town?

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 Canning Town do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including West Ham (1.4 miles), Stratford (1.6 miles) and Bow (1.8 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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