Two-storey extensions in Longsight
Everything for a two-storey extension in Longsight, in one place: types, guide prices for North West England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Longsight at a glance
- Postcode districts
- M12, M13 and M18
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Fallowfield (1.4 miles), Burnage (1.7 miles), Manchester (2.2 miles), Manchester City Centre (2.4 miles)
- Distance to Manchester
- about 2.2 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.
We cover postcode districts M12, M13 and M18 in and around Longsight, along with neighbouring Fallowfield, Burnage and Manchester.
Extensions available in Longsight
Two-storey rear extensions
Longsight guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Longsight: typical guide from £82,000.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Longsight homes. Guide from £114,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Longsight guide price from £68,500, Standard spec.
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Extensions over a garage
Design, approvals and build for Longsight homes. Guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Longsight homes. Guide from £24,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £53,000 in Longsight, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Guide from £82,000 in Longsight, including VAT.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Longsight: 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?
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 Longsight, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
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 Longsight
Longsight 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 Longsight
Do you cover Longsight?
Yes. We cover Longsight (M12, M13 and M18) and the surrounding area, including Fallowfield and Burnage. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Longsight?
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 Longsight do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Fallowfield (1.4 miles), Burnage (1.7 miles) and Manchester (2.2 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.