Two-storey extensions in Leicester Forest East
Everything for a two-storey extension in Leicester Forest East, in one place: types, guide prices for the East Midlands, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Leicester Forest East at a glance
- Postcode districts
- LE3
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Nearest towns
- Kirby Muxloe (0.5 miles), Braunstone (1.7 miles), Glenfield (1.8 miles), Aylestone (3.3 miles)
- Distance to Leicester
- about 3.8 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.
Leicester Forest East sits about 3.8 miles from Leicester. Closer to home, Kirby Muxloe is 0.5 miles away and Braunstone 1.7 miles.
Extensions available in Leicester Forest East
Two-storey rear extensions
For homes in Leicester Forest East: typical guide from £55,000.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our East Midlands guide starts at £84,500 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
From £118,000 in Leicester Forest East. Free visit to firm it up.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
From £70,500 in Leicester Forest East. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extensions over a garage
From £31,000 in Leicester Forest East. Free visit to firm it up.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Leicester Forest East homes. Guide from £24,500.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
For homes in Leicester Forest East: typical guide from £55,000.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £84,500 in Leicester Forest East. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Guide from £55,000 (before kitchen units) in Leicester Forest East, including VAT.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Our East Midlands guide starts at £55,000 (plus en-suite) for this type.
Learn moreWhich 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 Leicester Forest East we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
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 Leicester Forest East
Leicester Forest East 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 Leicester Forest East
Do you cover Leicester Forest East?
Yes. We cover Leicester Forest East (LE3) and the surrounding area, including Kirby Muxloe and Braunstone. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Leicester Forest East?
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 Leicester Forest East do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Kirby Muxloe (0.5 miles), Braunstone (1.7 miles) and Glenfield (1.8 miles), and the rest of Leicestershire.