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Two-storey extensions in Walthamstow

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

Walthamstow at a glance

Postcode districts
E17
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Highams Park (1.3 miles), Tottenham Hale (1.7 miles), Snaresbrook (1.8 miles), Leytonstone (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 Walthamstow (E17) and the places around it, including Highams Park (1.3 miles), Tottenham Hale (1.7 miles) and Snaresbrook.

Extensions available in Walthamstow

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.

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Rules for Walthamstow

Walthamstow 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 Walthamstow

Do you cover Walthamstow?

Yes. We cover Walthamstow (E17) and the surrounding area, including Highams Park and Tottenham Hale. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Walthamstow?

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 Walthamstow do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Highams Park (1.3 miles), Tottenham Hale (1.7 miles) and Snaresbrook (1.8 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

Nearby towns

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