Droitwich · Worcestershire

Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above in Droitwich

Thinking about a kitchen extension with bedrooms above in Droitwich? We design it, take it through the approvals it needs and build it, with one team responsible from the first visit to the final certificate.

Before you start in Droitwich, here's what applies.

Postcode districts
WR7 and WR9
County / area
Worcestershire, England
Price region
West Midlands
Guide price
£56,000–£75,500 (£2,000–£2,700 per m²), kitchen units and worktops priced separately
Approval route
It may be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall (counting any single-storey part) and stays 7 m from the rear boundary; otherwise it needs planning permission.
Nearest towns
Bromsgrove (6.1 miles), Worcester (6.1 miles), Stourport-on-Severn (7.5 miles)
Distance to Worcester
about 6.1 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a kitchen extension with bedrooms above

This service suits you if your kitchen is too small and you also need another bedroom. Building both floors at once costs less than a single-storey kitchen extension now and a first floor later. You get a layout that works for cooking, eating and the garden, a bedroom plan that works upstairs, the approvals your nation needs and the build, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K. Kitchen units are priced separately.

We cover Droitwich (WR7 and WR9) and the places around it, including Bromsgrove (6.1 miles), Worcester (6.1 miles) and Stourport-on-Severn.

What it costs in Droitwich

Most of the cost of a kitchen extension with bedrooms above is set by its size and specification. For Droitwich and the rest of the West Midlands, our guide is £2,000–£2,700 per m² including VAT, so about £56,000–£75,500 (kitchen units and worktops priced separately) for a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space). These are guides, not quotes. Ground conditions, steelwork and access can move the figure either way.

SpecPer m²A 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,840–£2,480 per m²£51,500–£69,500
Standard£2,000–£2,700 per m²£56,000–£75,500
Premium£2,400–£3,240 per m²£67,000–£90,500

Planning and building regulations in Droitwich

In England, a two-storey rear kitchen extension can be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the rear wall of the original house and stays at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching materials and roof pitch, outside protected areas. No balconies are allowed. Deeper designs need planning permission, costing £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026).

Approval in England: 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.

Building regulations: Building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end.

Design points for Droitwich homes

Services and drainage

Sinks, dishwashers and an upstairs bathroom all need waste routes to the drains, often near where the extension goes. We check the drains early and plan soil stacks, gas and electrical supplies so the kitchen layout is not limited later.

Bedrooms over a kitchen

Bedrooms above need an escape window or a protected route to the stairs, plus good sound insulation from the kitchen below. We position the stairs, landing and bedroom doors so the new rooms connect naturally to the existing first floor.

How we'd run your project

  1. Understand the brief

    At your home in Droitwich we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.

  2. Choose the approval route

    Some designs fit permitted development, most need a householder application. We decide which applies in England before drawing in detail.

  3. Fixed price in writing

    With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.

  4. On site

    One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.

Questions about kitchen extensions with bedrooms above in Droitwich

Which postcodes do you cover around Droitwich?

We cover Droitwich (WR7 and WR9) and nearby places including Bromsgrove, Worcester and Stourport-on-Severn, plus the rest of Worcestershire. The first site visit is free.

Do I need planning permission for a kitchen extension with bedrooms above in Droitwich?

Droitwich is in England, so England planning rules apply. It may be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall (counting any single-storey part) and stays 7 m from the rear boundary; otherwise it needs planning permission. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.

How long does a kitchen extension with bedrooms above take?

Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.

Can I keep using my kitchen during the build?

For part of it. The new structure can be built while your existing kitchen stays in use, but when the rear wall is opened and the new kitchen is fitted there will be several weeks without one. We plan when this happens and help you set up a temporary kitchen elsewhere in the house.

Is it cheaper to build a kitchen extension and bedrooms at the same time?

Yes, in most cases. Building both floors at once means one set of foundations, one roof, one scaffold and one set of approvals. Adding a first floor later means removing the original roof, possibly strengthening the foundations and disrupting the kitchen again. If you think you will need the bedroom, build it now.

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