Somerset · England

Two-storey extensions in Taunton

Planning a bigger home in Taunton? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

Taunton at a glance

Postcode districts
TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4 and TA21
Area
Somerset, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Bridgwater (8.9 miles), Chard (11.5 miles), Honiton (15.3 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16.1 miles)
Distance to Bath
about 40.6 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.

Around Taunton we also work in Bridgwater, Chard and Honiton, and across the rest of Somerset. Postcode districts in and near Taunton: TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4 and TA21.

Extensions available in Taunton

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Somerset, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.

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Rules for Taunton

Taunton 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 Taunton

Do you cover Taunton?

Yes. We cover Taunton (TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4 and TA21) and the surrounding area, including Bridgwater and Chard. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Taunton?

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 Taunton do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Bridgwater (8.9 miles), Chard (11.5 miles) and Honiton (15.3 miles), and the rest of Somerset.

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