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Two-storey extensions in Holborn

Planning a bigger home in Holborn? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

Holborn at a glance

Postcode districts
EC1, EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC3P and nearby districts
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Soho (0.7 miles), King's Cross (0.9 miles), St James's (1.1 miles), Islington (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 Holborn (EC1, EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC3P and nearby districts) and the places around it, including Soho (0.7 miles), King's Cross (0.9 miles) and St James's.

Extensions available in Holborn

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

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Rules for Holborn

Holborn 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 Holborn

Do you cover Holborn?

Yes. We cover Holborn (EC1, EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC3P and nearby districts) and the surrounding area, including Soho and King's Cross. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Holborn?

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 Holborn do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Soho (0.7 miles), King's Cross (0.9 miles) and St James's (1.1 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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