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Two-storey extensions in Wanstead

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

Wanstead at a glance

Postcode districts
E11
Area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Nearest towns
Snaresbrook (0.6 miles), Leytonstone (0.9 miles), Leyton (1.8 miles), Barkingside (1.9 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.

Around Wanstead we also work in Snaresbrook, Leytonstone and Leyton, and across the rest of Greater London. Postcode district in and near Wanstead: E11.

Extensions available in Wanstead

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.

Also available in Greater London

Rules for Wanstead

Wanstead 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 Wanstead

Do you cover Wanstead?

Yes. We cover Wanstead (E11) and the surrounding area, including Snaresbrook and Leytonstone. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Wanstead?

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 Wanstead do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Snaresbrook (0.6 miles), Leytonstone (0.9 miles) and Leyton (1.8 miles), and the rest of Greater London.

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