Somerset · England

Two-storey extensions in Shepton Mallet

Everything for a two-storey extension in Shepton Mallet, in one place: types, guide prices for South West England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.

Shepton Mallet at a glance

Postcode districts
BA4, BA7 and BA10
Area
Somerset, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Wells (4.6 miles), Midsomer Norton (7.1 miles), Street (9.5 miles), Frome (10.1 miles)
Distance to Bath
about 15.1 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.

Shepton Mallet sits about 15.1 miles from Bath. Closer to home, Wells is 4.6 miles away and Midsomer Norton 7.1 miles.

Extensions available in Shepton Mallet

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.

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Rules for Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet

Do you cover Shepton Mallet?

Yes. We cover Shepton Mallet (BA4, BA7 and BA10) and the surrounding area, including Wells and Midsomer Norton. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Shepton Mallet?

Using our South 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 £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.

Which other places near Shepton Mallet do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Wells (4.6 miles), Midsomer Norton (7.1 miles) and Street (9.5 miles), and the rest of Somerset.

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