Hertfordshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Cheshunt

Everything for a two-storey extension in Cheshunt, in one place: types, guide prices for the East of England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.

Cheshunt at a glance

Postcode districts
EN7 and EN8
Area
Hertfordshire, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Waltham Cross (1 mile), Waltham Abbey (1.4 miles), Enfield Lock (2 miles), Broxbourne (3.3 miles)
Distance to Watford
about 16 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 Cheshunt we also work in Waltham Cross, Waltham Abbey and Enfield Lock, and across the rest of Hertfordshire. Postcode districts in and near Cheshunt: EN7 and EN8.

Extensions available in Cheshunt

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 Cheshunt we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

Also available in Hertfordshire

Rules for Cheshunt

Cheshunt 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 Cheshunt

Do you cover Cheshunt?

Yes. We cover Cheshunt (EN7 and EN8) and the surrounding area, including Waltham Cross and Waltham Abbey. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Cheshunt?

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 Cheshunt do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Waltham Cross (1 mile), Waltham Abbey (1.4 miles) and Enfield Lock (2 miles), and the rest of Hertfordshire.

Nearby towns

CallGuide price