Two-storey extensions in Manchester City Centre
Planning a bigger home in Manchester City Centre? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.
Manchester City Centre at a glance
- Postcode districts
- M2, M3 and M15
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Price region
- North West England
- Nearest towns
- Manchester (0.3 miles), Cheetham Hill (1.3 miles), Salford (1.9 miles), Old Trafford (2.4 miles)
- Distance to Manchester
- about 0.3 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.
Around Manchester City Centre we also work in Manchester, Cheetham Hill and Salford, and across the rest of Greater Manchester. Postcode districts in and near Manchester City Centre: M2, M3 and M15.
Extensions available in Manchester City Centre
Two-storey rear extensions
Manchester City Centre guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £82,000 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Manchester City Centre: typical guide from £114,500.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Manchester City Centre homes. Guide from £68,500.
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Extensions over a garage
Design, approvals and build for Manchester City Centre homes. Guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
For homes in Manchester City Centre: typical guide from £24,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
From £53,000 in Manchester City Centre. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
For homes in Manchester City Centre: typical guide from £82,000.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units) in Manchester City Centre, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for Manchester City Centre homes. Guide from £53,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich 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.
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 Manchester City Centre
Manchester City Centre 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 Manchester City Centre
Do you cover Manchester City Centre?
Yes. We cover Manchester City Centre (M2, M3 and M15) and the surrounding area, including Manchester and Cheetham Hill. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Manchester City Centre?
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 Manchester City Centre do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Manchester (0.3 miles), Cheetham Hill (1.3 miles) and Salford (1.9 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.