Two-storey extensions in Braunstone
Everything for a two-storey extension in Braunstone, in one place: types, guide prices for the East Midlands, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Braunstone at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE3
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Aylestone (1.7 miles), Leicester Forest East (1.7 miles), Glenfield (2.1 miles), Kirby Muxloe (2.2 miles)
- Distance to Leicester
- about 2.4 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.
Braunstone sits about 2.4 miles from Leicester. Closer to home, Aylestone is 1.7 miles away and Leicester Forest East 1.7 miles.
Extensions available in Braunstone
Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Braunstone: typical guide from £55,000.
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Two-storey side extensions
Design, approvals and build for Braunstone homes. Guide from £84,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Braunstone homes. Guide from £118,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Braunstone homes. Guide from £70,500.
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Extensions over a garage
Braunstone guide price from £31,000, Standard spec.
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First-floor extensions
Guide from £24,500 in Braunstone, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Braunstone guide price from £55,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Braunstone guide price from £84,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Braunstone guide price from £55,000 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
For homes in Braunstone: typical guide from £55,000 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Braunstone, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in Leicestershire
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for Braunstone
Braunstone 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 Braunstone
Do you cover Braunstone?
Yes. We cover Braunstone (LE3) and the surrounding area, including Aylestone and Leicester Forest East. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Braunstone?
Using our East Midlands 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 £55,000–£74,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £31,000–£45,000.
Which other places near Braunstone do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Aylestone (1.7 miles), Leicester Forest East (1.7 miles) and Glenfield (2.1 miles), and the rest of Leicestershire.