Two-storey extensions in Failsworth
Everything for a two-storey extension in Failsworth, in one place: types, guide prices for North West England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Failsworth at a glance
- Postcode districts
- M35 and M40
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Hollinwood (1.6 miles), Droylsden (1.9 miles), Blackley (2.2 miles), Chadderton (3 miles)
- Distance to Manchester
- about 3.4 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.
Failsworth sits about 3.4 miles from Manchester. Closer to home, Hollinwood is 1.6 miles away and Droylsden 1.9 miles.
Extensions available in Failsworth
Two-storey rear extensions
Failsworth guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
Guide from £82,000 in Failsworth, including VAT.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £114,500 for this type.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Failsworth guide price from £68,500, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Failsworth: typical guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
Guide from £24,000 in Failsworth, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Design, approvals and build for Failsworth homes. Guide from £53,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Our North West England guide starts at £82,000 for this type.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Failsworth: typical guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £53,000 (plus en-suite) for this type.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Failsworth we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
Also available in Greater Manchester
- 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 Failsworth
Failsworth 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 Failsworth
Do you cover Failsworth?
Yes. We cover Failsworth (M35 and M40) and the surrounding area, including Hollinwood and Droylsden. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Failsworth?
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 Failsworth do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Hollinwood (1.6 miles), Droylsden (1.9 miles) and Blackley (2.2 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.