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Two-storey extensions in Plumstead

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

Plumstead at a glance

Postcode districts
SE18
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Abbey Wood (1.1 miles), Welling (1.8 miles), Charlton (1.9 miles), Thamesmead (2.1 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 SE18 in and around Plumstead, along with neighbouring Abbey Wood, Welling and Charlton.

Extensions available in Plumstead

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

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Rules for Plumstead

Plumstead 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 Plumstead

Do you cover Plumstead?

Yes. We cover Plumstead (SE18) and the surrounding area, including Abbey Wood and Welling. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Plumstead?

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 Plumstead do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Abbey Wood (1.1 miles), Welling (1.8 miles) and Charlton (1.9 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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