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Two-storey extensions in West Derby

Homeowners in West Derby can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.

West Derby at a glance

Postcode districts
L12
Area
Merseyside, England
Price region
North West England
Nearest towns
Norris Green (1 mile), Knotty Ash (1.3 miles), Croxteth (1.3 miles), Old Swan (1.3 miles)
Distance to Liverpool
about 3.2 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.

We cover postcode district L12 in and around West Derby, along with neighbouring Norris Green, Knotty Ash and Croxteth.

Extensions available in West Derby

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

Also available in Merseyside

Rules for West Derby

West Derby 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 West Derby

Do you cover West Derby?

Yes. We cover West Derby (L12) and the surrounding area, including Norris Green and Knotty Ash. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in West Derby?

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 West Derby do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Norris Green (1 mile), Knotty Ash (1.3 miles) and Croxteth (1.3 miles), and the rest of Merseyside.

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