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Two-storey extensions in Barnsley

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

Barnsley at a glance

Postcode districts
S70 and S75
Area
South Yorkshire, England
Price region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Nearest towns
Darton (3.1 miles), Cudworth (3.1 miles), Royston (South Yorkshire) (3.7 miles), Hoyland Nether (3.7 miles)
Distance to Sheffield
about 11.6 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.

Barnsley sits about 11.6 miles from Sheffield. Closer to home, Darton is 3.1 miles away and Cudworth 3.1 miles.

Extensions available in Barnsley

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Barnsley 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.

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Rules for Barnsley

Barnsley 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 Barnsley

Do you cover Barnsley?

Yes. We cover Barnsley (S70 and S75) and the surrounding area, including Darton and Cudworth. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Barnsley?

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 Barnsley do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Darton (3.1 miles), Cudworth (3.1 miles) and Royston (South Yorkshire) (3.7 miles), and the rest of South Yorkshire.

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