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Two-storey extensions in Swanley

Homeowners in Swanley can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.

Swanley at a glance

Postcode districts
BR8 and DA4
Area
Kent, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Bexley (3.2 miles), Chelsfield (3.3 miles), Orpington (3.6 miles), Sidcup (3.6 miles)
Distance to Maidstone
about 17.4 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.

Swanley sits about 17.4 miles from Maidstone. Closer to home, Bexley is 3.2 miles away and Chelsfield 3.3 miles.

Extensions available in Swanley

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

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Rules for Swanley

Swanley 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 Swanley

Do you cover Swanley?

Yes. We cover Swanley (BR8 and DA4) and the surrounding area, including Bexley and Chelsfield. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Swanley?

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 Swanley do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Bexley (3.2 miles), Chelsfield (3.3 miles) and Orpington (3.6 miles), and the rest of Kent.

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