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Two-storey extensions in Old Trafford

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

Old Trafford at a glance

Postcode districts
M16 and M21
Area
Greater Manchester, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Stretford (1.3 miles), Salford (2.1 miles), Manchester City Centre (2.4 miles), Eccles (2.6 miles)
Distance to Manchester
about 2.6 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 M16 and M21 in and around Old Trafford, along with neighbouring Stretford, Salford and Manchester City Centre.

Extensions available in Old Trafford

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Old Trafford depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.

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Rules for Old Trafford

Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford

Do you cover Old Trafford?

Yes. We cover Old Trafford (M16 and M21) and the surrounding area, including Stretford and Salford. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Old Trafford?

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 Old Trafford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Stretford (1.3 miles), Salford (2.1 miles) and Manchester City Centre (2.4 miles), and the rest of Greater Manchester.

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