Kirk Sandall · South Yorkshire

Part single, part two-storey extensions in Kirk Sandall

A part single, part two-storey extension is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in Kirk Sandall, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.

The basics for Kirk Sandall at a glance.

Postcode districts
DN7
County / area
South Yorkshire, England
Price region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Guide price
£66,000–£91,000 (£1,840–£2,530 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
Armthorpe (2 miles), Doncaster (3.7 miles), Bentley (3.9 miles)
Distance to Sheffield
about 20.5 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a part single, part two-storey extension

A part single, part two-storey extension is an extension where the ground floor is wider or deeper than the floor above, so only part of it rises to two storeys. It usually gives a large kitchen or living area with roof lights below and one bedroom or bathroom above. It is often a good way to add space while limiting the effect on neighbours.

We cover postcode district DN7 in and around Kirk Sandall, along with neighbouring Armthorpe, Doncaster and Bentley.

What it costs in Kirk Sandall

Expect a part single, part two-storey extension in Kirk Sandall to land somewhere around £66,000–£91,000 for a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total). Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide rate is £1,840–£2,530 per m², including VAT. Design fees, structural calculations and approval fees are separate and listed 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£1,690–£2,330 per m²£61,000–£84,000
Standard£1,840–£2,530 per m²£66,000–£91,000
Premium£2,210–£3,040 per m²£79,500–£109,500

Planning and building regulations in Kirk Sandall

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 Kirk Sandall homes

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.

Light into the kitchen

The single-storey part is the place for roof lights or a lantern, which bring daylight deep into the plan. In England, glazing is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows removed, unless calculations show the house still performs, so we plan the balance early.

How we'd run your project

  1. Measure and listen

    A visit to Kirk Sandall to understand how you live in the house now and what the extra rooms need to do, plus a first look at the structure.

  2. Design and approvals

    We draw the extension and check it against the rules for England, then apply for planning permission or a certificate of lawfulness, whichever fits.

  3. Structure and building control

    A structural engineer sizes the foundations and steels, and we get building regulations approval before work starts.

  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 Kirk Sandall

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

Kirk Sandall 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 Kirk Sandall?

We cover Kirk Sandall (DN7) and nearby places including Armthorpe, Doncaster and Bentley, plus the rest of South Yorkshire. The first site visit is free.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Kirk Sandall?

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.

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.

Which side should the two-storey part go on?

Usually the side furthest from the nearest neighbour's windows, so the single-storey part sits nearest them and keeps their light. Other factors are where the stairs land upstairs, which room needs the extra space and where drains run. We sketch options at the design stage and explain which is most likely to be approved.

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