Two-storey extensions in Whitechapel
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Whitechapel.
Whitechapel at a glance
- Postcode districts
- E1 and SE1
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Price region
- London
- Nearest towns
- Shadwell (0.4 miles), Spitalfields (0.6 miles), Bethnal Green (0.9 miles), Stepney (1 mile)
- 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 Whitechapel (E1 and SE1) and the places around it, including Shadwell (0.4 miles), Spitalfields (0.6 miles) and Bethnal Green.
Extensions available in Whitechapel

Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Whitechapel: typical guide from £67,000.
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Two-storey side extensions
Design, approvals and build for Whitechapel homes. Guide from £103,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
From £144,500 in Whitechapel. Free visit to firm it up.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Whitechapel guide price from £86,500, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
Guide from £38,000 in Whitechapel, including VAT.
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First-floor extensions
Guide from £30,000 in Whitechapel, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £67,000 in Whitechapel, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Whitechapel homes. Guide from £103,500.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
From £67,000 (before kitchen units) in Whitechapel. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
From £67,000 (plus en-suite) in Whitechapel. Free visit to firm it up.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Greater London, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.
Also available in Greater London
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for Whitechapel
Whitechapel 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 Whitechapel
Do you cover Whitechapel?
Yes. We cover Whitechapel (E1 and SE1) and the surrounding area, including Shadwell and Spitalfields. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Whitechapel?
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 Whitechapel do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Shadwell (0.4 miles), Spitalfields (0.6 miles) and Bethnal Green (0.9 miles), and the rest of Greater London.