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Two-storey extensions in Greenwich

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

Greenwich at a glance

Postcode districts
SE10
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
New Cross (1.2 miles), Blackheath (1.2 miles), Brockley (1.4 miles), Ladywell (1.7 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 SE10 in and around Greenwich, along with neighbouring New Cross, Blackheath and Brockley.

Extensions available in Greenwich

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 Greenwich we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Greenwich

Greenwich 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 Greenwich

Do you cover Greenwich?

Yes. We cover Greenwich (SE10) and the surrounding area, including New Cross and Blackheath. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Greenwich?

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 Greenwich do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including New Cross (1.2 miles), Blackheath (1.2 miles) and Brockley (1.4 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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