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Two-storey extensions in Gravesend

Need more room in Gravesend? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Gravesend at a glance

Postcode districts
DA11 and DA12
Area
Kent, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Tilbury (1.5 miles), Swanscombe (2.6 miles), Chadwell St Mary (2.7 miles), Grays (3 miles)
Distance to Maidstone
about 13.7 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 Gravesend (DA11 and DA12) and the places around it, including Tilbury (1.5 miles), Swanscombe (2.6 miles) and Chadwell St Mary.

Extensions available in Gravesend

Which 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.

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Rules for Gravesend

Gravesend 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 Gravesend

Do you cover Gravesend?

Yes. We cover Gravesend (DA11 and DA12) and the surrounding area, including Tilbury and Swanscombe. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Gravesend?

Using our South East 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 £61,500–£83,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £34,500–£50,500.

Which other places near Gravesend do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Tilbury (1.5 miles), Swanscombe (2.6 miles) and Chadwell St Mary (2.7 miles), and the rest of Kent.

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