Leicestershire · England

Two-storey extensions in Syston

Need more room in Syston? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Syston at a glance

Postcode districts
LE7
Area
Leicestershire, England
Price region
East Midlands
Nearest towns
Birstall (2.4 miles), Humberstone (2.6 miles), Belgrave (3.1 miles), Leicester (4.1 miles)
Distance to Leicester
about 4.1 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.

Syston sits about 4.1 miles from Leicester. Closer to home, Birstall is 2.4 miles away and Humberstone 2.6 miles.

Extensions available in Syston

Which 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 Syston, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

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Rules for Syston

Syston 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 Syston

Do you cover Syston?

Yes. We cover Syston (LE7) and the surrounding area, including Birstall and Humberstone. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Syston?

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 Syston do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Birstall (2.4 miles), Humberstone (2.6 miles) and Belgrave (3.1 miles), and the rest of Leicestershire.

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