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Two-storey extensions in Knaresborough

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Knaresborough.

Knaresborough at a glance

Postcode districts
HG5 and YO51
Area
North Yorkshire, England
Price region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Nearest towns
Harrogate (3.1 miles), Wetherby (6.5 miles), Ripon (9.1 miles), Otley (11.6 miles)
Distance to York
about 16.1 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.

Knaresborough sits about 16.1 miles from York. Closer to home, Harrogate is 3.1 miles away and Wetherby 6.5 miles.

Extensions available in Knaresborough

Which 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 Knaresborough we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.

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Rules for Knaresborough

Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough

Do you cover Knaresborough?

Yes. We cover Knaresborough (HG5 and YO51) and the surrounding area, including Harrogate and Wetherby. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Knaresborough?

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 Knaresborough do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Harrogate (3.1 miles), Wetherby (6.5 miles) and Ripon (9.1 miles), and the rest of North Yorkshire.

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