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Two-storey extensions in Haywards Heath

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

Haywards Heath at a glance

Postcode districts
RH16 and RH17
Area
West Sussex, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
Burgess Hill (3 miles), Hurstpierpoint (5.5 miles), Broadfield (8.2 miles), Crawley (8.7 miles)
Distance to Crawley
about 8.7 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.

Haywards Heath sits about 8.7 miles from Crawley. Closer to home, Burgess Hill is 3.0 miles away and Hurstpierpoint 5.5 miles.

Extensions available in Haywards Heath

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in West Sussex, 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 Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath

Do you cover Haywards Heath?

Yes. We cover Haywards Heath (RH16 and RH17) and the surrounding area, including Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Haywards Heath?

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 Haywards Heath do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Burgess Hill (3 miles), Hurstpierpoint (5.5 miles) and Broadfield (8.2 miles), and the rest of West Sussex.

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