Two-storey extensions in Harrogate
Everything for a two-storey extension in Harrogate, in one place: types, guide prices for Yorkshire and the Humber, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Harrogate at a glance
- Postcode districts
- HG1, HG2 and HG3
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Nearest towns
- Knaresborough (3.1 miles), Wetherby (7.5 miles), Otley (8.7 miles), Ripon (10 miles)
- Distance to York
- about 18.6 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 Harrogate (HG1, HG2 and HG3) and the places around it, including Knaresborough (3.1 miles), Wetherby (7.5 miles) and Otley.
Extensions available in Harrogate

Two-storey rear extensions
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £51,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in Harrogate: typical guide from £79,000.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Harrogate: typical guide from £111,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
From £66,000 in Harrogate. Free visit to firm it up.
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Extensions over a garage
From £29,000 in Harrogate. Free visit to firm it up.
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First-floor extensions
Design, approvals and build for Harrogate homes. Guide from £23,000.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
From £51,500 in Harrogate. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £79,000 in Harrogate. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
For homes in Harrogate: typical guide from £51,500 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
From £51,500 (plus en-suite) in Harrogate. Free visit to firm it up.
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 Harrogate, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in North Yorkshire
- 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 Harrogate
Harrogate 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 Harrogate
Do you cover Harrogate?
Yes. We cover Harrogate (HG1, HG2 and HG3) and the surrounding area, including Knaresborough and Wetherby. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Harrogate?
Using our Yorkshire and the Humber 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 £51,500–£69,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £29,000–£42,000.
Which other places near Harrogate do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Knaresborough (3.1 miles), Wetherby (7.5 miles) and Otley (8.7 miles), and the rest of North Yorkshire.