Greater Manchester · England

Two-storey extensions in Farnworth

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Farnworth.

Farnworth at a glance

Postcode districts
BL4
Area
Greater Manchester, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Little Lever (1.3 miles), Kearsley (1.3 miles), Little Hulton (1.3 miles), Walkden (2.3 miles)
Distance to Manchester
about 8.2 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.

Farnworth sits about 8.2 miles from Manchester. Closer to home, Little Lever is 1.3 miles away and Kearsley 1.3 miles.

Extensions available in Farnworth

Which type suits your house?

If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Farnworth, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

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Rules for Farnworth

Farnworth 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 Farnworth

Do you cover Farnworth?

Yes. We cover Farnworth (BL4) and the surrounding area, including Little Lever and Kearsley. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Farnworth?

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 Farnworth do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Little Lever (1.3 miles), Kearsley (1.3 miles) and Little Hulton (1.3 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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