Two-storey extensions in South Yorkshire
We cover all of South Yorkshire for two-storey and first-floor extensions. Pick a town or an extension type below.
South Yorkshire at a glance
- Nation
- England
- Price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- DN, S
- Main town
- Sheffield
- Towns listed
- 28
- Site visits
- Free, no obligation
Choose your town
- Sheffield
- Rotherham
- Doncaster
- Barnsley
- Bentley
- Burngreave
- Chapeltown
- Darton
- Dinnington
- Adwick le Street
- Nether Edge
- Rawmarsh
- Fulwood
- Maltby
- Thorne
- Wath-upon-Dearne
- Conisbrough
- Hoyland Nether
- Wombwell
- Mexborough
- Kirk Sandall
- Bolton-upon-Dearne
- Stocksbridge
- Armthorpe
- Cudworth
- Penistone
- Beighton
- Royston (South Yorkshire)
Guide prices in Yorkshire and the Humber
| Extension type | Per m² | Typical project |
|---|---|---|
| Two-storey rear extension | £1,840–£2,480 per m² | £51,500–£69,500 |
| Two-storey side extension | £1,890–£2,530 per m² | £79,000–£106,500 |
| Two-storey wraparound extension | £1,980–£2,710 per m² | £111,000–£152,000 |
| Part single, part two-storey | £1,840–£2,530 per m² | £66,000–£91,000 |
| Extension over a garage | £1,610–£2,350 per m² | £29,000–£42,000 |
| First-floor extension over an existing single storey | £1,660–£2,390 per m² | £23,000–£33,500 |
| Two-storey front extension | £2,020–£2,760 per m² | £24,500–£33,000 |
Including VAT, Standard spec. See all prices and fees.
The main places we list in South Yorkshire are Sheffield (S1), Rotherham (S60), Doncaster (DN1), Barnsley (S70), Bentley (DN5), Burngreave (S4), Chapeltown (S35) and Darton (S75). We cover the villages in between too.
Which type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in South Yorkshire depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.
The rules in England
South Yorkshire 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
Extension types
- Two-storey rear extensions
- Two-storey side extensions
- Two-storey wraparound extensions
- Part single, part two-storey extensions
- Extensions over a garage
- First-floor extensions
- Two-storey front extensions
By house type
- Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
- Two-storey extensions for detached houses
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
Rooms and uses
- Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
- Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
Design and approvals
- 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
Questions about extensions in South Yorkshire
How much does a two-storey extension cost in South Yorkshire?
In Yorkshire and the Humber our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,840–£2,480 per m² including VAT, about £51,500–£69,500 for a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space). Side and wraparound extensions cost a little more per m².
Do I need planning permission in South Yorkshire?
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).
Do you cover the whole of South Yorkshire?
Yes. We list the main towns here, but we cover the whole of South Yorkshire including villages. The first site visit is free.
What happens at the first visit?
We look at your house, the boundaries, access and drains, talk through what you need and explain the approvals. Then we price the design stage, including the measured survey, in writing.