Lancashire · England

Two-storey extensions in Accrington

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

Accrington at a glance

Postcode districts
BB5
Area
Lancashire, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Great Harwood (3 miles), Haslingden (3.8 miles), Padiham (3.8 miles), Rawtenstall (4.8 miles)
Distance to Preston
about 14.1 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 Accrington we also work in Great Harwood, Haslingden and Padiham, and across the rest of Lancashire. Postcode district in and near Accrington: BB5.

Extensions available in Accrington

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Accrington we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Accrington

Accrington 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 Accrington

Do you cover Accrington?

Yes. We cover Accrington (BB5) and the surrounding area, including Great Harwood and Haslingden. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Accrington?

Using our North West 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 £53,000–£72,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £30,000–£43,500.

Which other places near Accrington do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Great Harwood (3 miles), Haslingden (3.8 miles) and Padiham (3.8 miles), and the rest of Lancashire.

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