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Two-storey extensions in Abram

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

Abram at a glance

Postcode districts
WN2
Area
Greater Manchester, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Hindley (1.8 miles), Ince-in-Makerfield (2 miles), Golborne (2.2 miles), Ashton-in-Makerfield (2.9 miles)
Distance to Manchester
about 14.7 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 district WN2 in and around Abram, along with neighbouring Hindley, Ince-in-Makerfield and Golborne.

Extensions available in Abram

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 Abram

Abram 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 Abram

Do you cover Abram?

Yes. We cover Abram (WN2) and the surrounding area, including Hindley and Ince-in-Makerfield. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Abram?

Using our North West England 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 £53,000–£72,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £30,000–£43,500.

Which other places near Abram do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Hindley (1.8 miles), Ince-in-Makerfield (2 miles) and Golborne (2.2 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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