Staffordshire · England

Two-storey extensions in Stafford

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

Stafford at a glance

Postcode districts
ST16, ST17 and ST18
Area
Staffordshire, England
Price region
West Midlands
Nearest towns
Stone (7.1 miles), Rugeley (8.1 miles), Cannock (8.7 miles), Great Wyrley (10.8 miles)
Distance to Stoke-on-Trent
about 14 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 Stafford (ST16, ST17 and ST18) and the places around it, including Stone (7.1 miles), Rugeley (8.1 miles) and Cannock.

Extensions available in Stafford

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Stafford 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 Stafford

Stafford 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 Stafford

Do you cover Stafford?

Yes. We cover Stafford (ST16, ST17 and ST18) and the surrounding area, including Stone and Rugeley. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Stafford?

Using our West Midlands 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 £56,000–£75,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £31,500–£46,000.

Which other places near Stafford do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Stone (7.1 miles), Rugeley (8.1 miles) and Cannock (8.7 miles), and the rest of Staffordshire.

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