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Two-storey extensions in Sanderstead

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

Sanderstead at a glance

Postcode districts
CR2
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Kenley (1.2 miles), Purley (1.5 miles), South Croydon (1.9 miles), Coulsdon (2.9 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 Sanderstead (CR2) and the places around it, including Kenley (1.2 miles), Purley (1.5 miles) and South Croydon.

Extensions available in Sanderstead

Which type suits your house?

If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Sanderstead, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

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Rules for Sanderstead

Sanderstead 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 Sanderstead

Do you cover Sanderstead?

Yes. We cover Sanderstead (CR2) and the surrounding area, including Kenley and Purley. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Sanderstead?

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 Sanderstead do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Kenley (1.2 miles), Purley (1.5 miles) and South Croydon (1.9 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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