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Two-storey extensions in Hornsey

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

Hornsey at a glance

Postcode districts
N8
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Crouch End (0.5 miles), Muswell Hill (0.9 miles), Wood Green (0.9 miles), Stroud Green (1 mile)
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 Hornsey (N8) and the places around it, including Crouch End (0.5 miles), Muswell Hill (0.9 miles) and Wood Green.

Extensions available in Hornsey

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 Hornsey

Hornsey 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 Hornsey

Do you cover Hornsey?

Yes. We cover Hornsey (N8) and the surrounding area, including Crouch End and Muswell Hill. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Hornsey?

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 Hornsey do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Crouch End (0.5 miles), Muswell Hill (0.9 miles) and Wood Green (0.9 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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