Enfield Town · Greater London

Part single, part two-storey extensions in Enfield Town

For a part single, part two-storey extension in Enfield Town, the first questions are always the same: how big, which approvals, and what it will cost. This page answers all three for Greater London.

What we'd confirm first for a project in Enfield Town.

Postcode districts
EN1, EN2 and N21
County / area
Greater London, England
Price region
London
Guide price
£86,500–£119,000 (£2,400–£3,300 per m²)
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
Ponders End (1.7 miles), Oakwood (Greater London) (2 miles), Edmonton (2.1 miles)
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a part single, part two-storey extension

A part single, part two-storey extension suits you if you want a generous ground floor but only need one extra room upstairs, or if a full two-storey design would affect a neighbour too much. You get design options that test where the two-storey part works best, the approvals your nation needs, structural design, building regulations approval and the build, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.

Around Enfield Town we also work in Ponders End, Oakwood (Greater London) and Edmonton, and across the rest of Greater London. Postcode districts in and near Enfield Town: EN1, EN2 and N21.

What it costs in Enfield Town

Most of the cost of a part single, part two-storey extension is set by its size and specification. For Enfield Town and the rest of London, our guide is £2,400–£3,300 per m² including VAT, so about £86,500–£119,000 for a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total). Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.

SpecPer m²A 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total)
Essential£2,210–£3,040 per m²£79,500–£109,500
Standard£2,400–£3,300 per m²£86,500–£119,000
Premium£2,880–£3,960 per m²£103,500–£142,500

Planning and building regulations in Enfield Town

In England, the extension can only be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall and stays at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching materials and roof pitch. We check the whole design against the rules, including the 50% garden coverage limit. If any part fails, or extends beyond a side wall on two floors, you 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 Enfield Town homes

The roof junction

Where the single-storey roof meets the two-storey wall you need a sound weathering detail, usually a lead or similar flashing, and enough height for roof lights or a lantern. We set the roof falls and the upstairs window sill heights together so they do not clash.

Structure at the step

The first-floor wall above often sits over the new open-plan space, so it needs a steel beam or frame to carry it. Loads come down at different points than in a full two-storey design, and the engineer sizes the foundations to suit each part.

How we'd run your project

  1. Look at the house

    We start in Enfield Town with a free visit: measurements, photos, a look at the loft and drains, and a frank chat about budget.

  2. Get it approved

    Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Enfield Town and deal with any questions from the planning officer.

  3. Price it properly

    Once the engineer's calculations are in, we fix the build price in writing, with a clear list of what's included.

  4. Build and sign-off

    Vetted teams working under S&K build the extension, and we arrange the building control completion certificate at the end.

Questions about part single, part two-storey extensions in Enfield Town

Who handles building regulations for a project in Enfield Town?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in England: building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

Do I need planning permission for a part single, part two-storey extension in Enfield Town?

Enfield Town 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.

Which postcodes do you cover around Enfield Town?

We cover Enfield Town (EN1, EN2 and N21) and nearby places including Ponders End, Oakwood (Greater London) and Edmonton, plus the rest of Greater London. The first site visit is free.

Can the single-storey part be deeper than the two-storey part?

With planning permission, yes, and that is often the point of the design: the ground floor projects further into the garden while the first floor stays back from neighbours. Under permitted development, the depth limits for extensions of more than one storey can apply to the whole extension, so we confirm which route applies before drawings are finalised.

Can I add roof lights to the single-storey part?

Yes. Roof lights or a lantern over the single-storey part are one of the main reasons to choose this design, as they light the middle of a deep kitchen. In England they count towards the Part L glazing allowance, normally 25% of the new floor area plus windows removed, so we balance them with the rear doors.

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