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Two-storey extensions in Chichester

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

Chichester at a glance

Postcode districts
PO18 and PO19
Area
West Sussex, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Westergate (4.8 miles), Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Barnham (6.2 miles), Emsworth (6.9 miles)
Distance to Crawley
about 32.2 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.

Chichester sits about 32.2 miles from Crawley. Closer to home, Westergate is 4.8 miles away and Bognor Regis 5.8 miles.

Extensions available in Chichester

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 Chichester we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Chichester

Chichester 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 Chichester

Do you cover Chichester?

Yes. We cover Chichester (PO18 and PO19) and the surrounding area, including Westergate and Bognor Regis. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Chichester?

Using our South East 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 £61,500–£83,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £34,500–£50,500.

Which other places near Chichester do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Westergate (4.8 miles), Bognor Regis (5.8 miles) and Barnham (6.2 miles), and the rest of West Sussex.

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