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Two-storey extensions in Sheffield

Everything for a two-storey extension in Sheffield, in one place: types, guide prices for Yorkshire and the Humber, the approval rules in England and how to get started.

Sheffield at a glance

Postcode districts
S1, S2 and S3
Area
South Yorkshire, England
Price region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Nearest towns
Burngreave (0.8 miles), Nether Edge (1.9 miles), Fulwood (4.1 miles), Rotherham (5.6 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.

We cover Sheffield (S1, S2 and S3) and the places around it, including Burngreave (0.8 miles), Nether Edge (1.9 miles) and Fulwood.

Extensions available in Sheffield

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in South Yorkshire, 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 Sheffield

Sheffield 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 Sheffield

Do you cover Sheffield?

Yes. We cover Sheffield (S1, S2 and S3) and the surrounding area, including Burngreave and Nether Edge. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Sheffield?

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 Sheffield do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Burngreave (0.8 miles), Nether Edge (1.9 miles) and Fulwood (4.1 miles), and the rest of South Yorkshire.

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