Two-storey extensions in Skipton
Need more room in Skipton? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.
Skipton at a glance
- Postcode districts
- BD23
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Nearest towns
- Cross Hills (4 miles), Barnoldswick (7.6 miles), Keighley (7.9 miles), Ilkley (8.3 miles)
- Distance to York
- about 38 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 BD23 in and around Skipton, along with neighbouring Cross Hills, Barnoldswick and Keighley.
Extensions available in Skipton
Two-storey rear extensions
Design, approvals and build for Skipton homes. Guide from £51,500.
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Two-storey side extensions
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £79,000 for this type.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Skipton guide price from £111,000, Standard spec.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Skipton homes. Guide from £66,000.
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Extensions over a garage
Design, approvals and build for Skipton homes. Guide from £29,000.
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First-floor extensions
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £23,000 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £51,500 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
From £79,000 in Skipton. Free visit to firm it up.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £51,500 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Skipton guide price from £51,500 (plus en-suite), Standard spec.
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 Skipton we measure distances to every boundary before suggesting a type.
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 Skipton
Skipton 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 Skipton
Do you cover Skipton?
Yes. We cover Skipton (BD23) and the surrounding area, including Cross Hills and Barnoldswick. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Skipton?
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 Skipton do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Cross Hills (4 miles), Barnoldswick (7.6 miles) and Keighley (7.9 miles), and the rest of North Yorkshire.