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Two-storey extensions in Sheerness

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

Sheerness at a glance

Postcode districts
ME11 and ME12
Area
Kent, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Sittingbourne (7 miles), Southend-on-Sea (7 miles), Canvey Island (9.6 miles), Gillingham (9.9 miles)
Distance to Maidstone
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.

We cover postcode districts ME11 and ME12 in and around Sheerness, along with neighbouring Sittingbourne, Southend-on-Sea and Canvey Island.

Extensions available in Sheerness

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 Sheerness

Sheerness 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 Sheerness

Do you cover Sheerness?

Yes. We cover Sheerness (ME11 and ME12) and the surrounding area, including Sittingbourne and Southend-on-Sea. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Sheerness?

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 Sheerness do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Sittingbourne (7 miles), Southend-on-Sea (7 miles) and Canvey Island (9.6 miles), and the rest of Kent.

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