Hertfordshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Bishops Stortford

We design, get approval for and build two-storey extensions in Bishops Stortford and the surrounding area. Choose the type of extension below or book a free site visit.

Bishops Stortford at a glance

Postcode districts
CM23, SG10 and SG11
Area
Hertfordshire, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Harlow (6.8 miles), Ware (9 miles), Hoddesdon (10.5 miles), Saffron Walden (11.1 miles)
Distance to Watford
about 28 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 Bishops Stortford (CM23, SG10 and SG11) and the places around it, including Harlow (6.8 miles), Ware (9.0 miles) and Hoddesdon.

Extensions available in Bishops Stortford

Which type suits your house?

The boundaries usually decide it. Two-storey work close to a neighbour needs careful design for light and privacy, so at the visit in Bishops Stortford we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

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Rules for Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford 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.

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Questions about extensions in Bishops Stortford

Do you cover Bishops Stortford?

Yes. We cover Bishops Stortford (CM23, SG10 and SG11) and the surrounding area, including Harlow and Ware. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Bishops Stortford?

Using our East of 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 £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.

Which other places near Bishops Stortford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Harlow (6.8 miles), Ware (9 miles) and Hoddesdon (10.5 miles), and the rest of Hertfordshire.

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