Greater London · England

Two-storey extensions in Soho

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Soho.

Soho at a glance

Postcode districts
W1, W1B, W1C, W1D, W1F, W1G and nearby districts
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
St James's (0.5 miles), Holborn (0.7 miles), Westminster (1.2 miles), King's Cross (1.2 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 districts W1, W1B, W1C, W1D, W1F, W1G and nearby districts in and around Soho, along with neighbouring St James's, Holborn and Westminster.

Extensions available in Soho

Which type suits your house?

The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Soho we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Soho

Soho 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 Soho

Do you cover Soho?

Yes. We cover Soho (W1, W1B, W1C, W1D, W1F, W1G and nearby districts) and the surrounding area, including St James's and Holborn. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Soho?

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 Soho do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including St James's (0.5 miles), Holborn (0.7 miles) and Westminster (1.2 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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