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Two-storey extensions in Hampstead

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

Hampstead at a glance

Postcode districts
NW3
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Belsize Park (0.6 miles), Kilburn (0.6 miles), Highgate (1.1 miles), Chalk Farm (1.5 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 NW3 in and around Hampstead, along with neighbouring Belsize Park, Kilburn and Highgate.

Extensions available in Hampstead

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Hampstead depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Hampstead

Hampstead 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 Hampstead

Do you cover Hampstead?

Yes. We cover Hampstead (NW3) and the surrounding area, including Belsize Park and Kilburn. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Hampstead?

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 Hampstead do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Belsize Park (0.6 miles), Kilburn (0.6 miles) and Highgate (1.1 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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