Two-storey extensions in Glenfield
Planning a bigger home in Glenfield? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.
Glenfield at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE6
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Kirby Muxloe (1.8 miles), Leicester Forest East (1.8 miles), Braunstone (2.1 miles), Leicester (2.7 miles)
- Distance to Leicester
- about 2.7 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.
Glenfield sits about 2.7 miles from Leicester. Closer to home, Kirby Muxloe is 1.8 miles away and Leicester Forest East 1.8 miles.
Extensions available in Glenfield
Two-storey rear extensions
From £55,000 in Glenfield. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Glenfield: typical guide from £84,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Design, approvals and build for Glenfield homes. Guide from £118,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
For homes in Glenfield: typical guide from £70,500.
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Extensions over a garage
For homes in Glenfield: typical guide from £31,000.
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First-floor extensions
For homes in Glenfield: typical guide from £24,500.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £55,000 in Glenfield, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Glenfield guide price from £84,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Glenfield: typical guide from £55,000 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
From £55,000 (plus en-suite) in Glenfield. Free visit to firm it up.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Leicestershire, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.
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 Glenfield
Glenfield 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 Glenfield
Do you cover Glenfield?
Yes. We cover Glenfield (LE6) and the surrounding area, including Kirby Muxloe and Leicester Forest East. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Glenfield?
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 Glenfield do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Kirby Muxloe (1.8 miles), Leicester Forest East (1.8 miles) and Braunstone (2.1 miles), and the rest of Leicestershire.