Two-storey extensions in Ipswich
Everything for a two-storey extension in Ipswich, in one place: types, guide prices for the East of England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
Ipswich at a glance
- Postcode districts
- IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP6, IP8 and nearby districts
- Area
- Suffolk, England
- Price region
- East of England
- Nearest towns
- Kesgrave (3.5 miles), Woodbridge (7.4 miles), Harwich (9.8 miles), Felixstowe (10.6 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 Ipswich we also work in Kesgrave, Woodbridge and Harwich, and across the rest of Suffolk. Postcode districts in and near Ipswich: IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP6, IP8 and nearby districts.
Extensions available in Ipswich
Two-storey rear extensions
From £57,500 in Ipswich. Free visit to firm it up.
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Two-storey side extensions
Ipswich guide price from £88,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
For homes in Ipswich: typical guide from £124,000.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Ipswich homes. Guide from £74,000.
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Extensions over a garage
From £32,500 in Ipswich. Free visit to firm it up.
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First-floor extensions
Guide from £26,000 in Ipswich, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Guide from £57,500 in Ipswich, including VAT.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Ipswich guide price from £88,500, Standard spec.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Ipswich guide price from £57,500 (before kitchen units), Standard spec.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Our East of England guide starts at £57,500 (plus en-suite) for this type.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Ipswich, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.
Also available in Suffolk
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- 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
Rules for Ipswich
Ipswich 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 Ipswich
Do you cover Ipswich?
Yes. We cover Ipswich (IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP6, IP8 and nearby districts) and the surrounding area, including Kesgrave and Woodbridge. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Ipswich?
Using our East of 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 Ipswich do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Kesgrave (3.5 miles), Woodbridge (7.4 miles) and Harwich (9.8 miles), and the rest of Suffolk.