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Two-storey extensions in Spitalfields

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

Spitalfields at a glance

Postcode districts
EC1Y, EC2, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2P and nearby districts
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Whitechapel (0.6 miles), Bethnal Green (0.7 miles), Shadwell (1 mile), Stepney (1.4 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 Spitalfields (EC1Y, EC2, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2P and nearby districts) and the places around it, including Whitechapel (0.6 miles), Bethnal Green (0.7 miles) and Shadwell.

Extensions available in Spitalfields

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 Spitalfields, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Spitalfields

Spitalfields 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.

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Questions about extensions in Spitalfields

Do you cover Spitalfields?

Yes. We cover Spitalfields (EC1Y, EC2, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2P and nearby districts) and the surrounding area, including Whitechapel and Bethnal Green. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Spitalfields?

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 Spitalfields do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Whitechapel (0.6 miles), Bethnal Green (0.7 miles) and Shadwell (1 mile), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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