Suffolk · England

Two-storey extensions in Lowestoft

Need more room in Lowestoft? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Lowestoft at a glance

Postcode districts
NR32 and NR33
Area
Suffolk, England
Price region
East of England
Nearest towns
Bradwell (7.1 miles), Beccles (7.9 miles), Great Yarmouth (9.2 miles), Norwich (21.8 miles)
Distance to Ipswich
about 38.2 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 postcode districts NR32 and NR33 in and around Lowestoft, along with neighbouring Bradwell, Beccles and Great Yarmouth.

Extensions available in Lowestoft

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Lowestoft we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Lowestoft

Lowestoft 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.

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Questions about extensions in Lowestoft

Do you cover Lowestoft?

Yes. We cover Lowestoft (NR32 and NR33) and the surrounding area, including Bradwell and Beccles. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Lowestoft?

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 Lowestoft do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Bradwell (7.1 miles), Beccles (7.9 miles) and Great Yarmouth (9.2 miles), and the rest of Suffolk.

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