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

Two-storey rear extensions
Old Trafford guide price from £53,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Old Trafford: typical guide from £82,000.
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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
Our North West England guide starts at £68,500 for this type.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Old Trafford: typical guide from £30,000.
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First-floor extensions
Our North West England guide starts at £24,000 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Old Trafford: typical guide from £53,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £82,000 in Old Trafford. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £53,000 (before kitchen units) in Old Trafford, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for Old Trafford homes. Guide from £53,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich 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.
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 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.