Planning permission for two-storey extensions in East Riding of Yorkshire
Looking for help with a planning application in East Riding of Yorkshire? Here's what's involved, the rules in England and what it typically costs.
East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance
- Nation
- England
- Price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- DN, HU, YO
- Towns covered
- 8 listed below, plus surrounding villages
- Site visits
- Free, no obligation
What a planning application involves
Getting planning permission for a two-storey extension involves checking whether permitted development applies, preparing drawings and supporting information, submitting a householder application to the council and dealing with questions until a decision is made. Many two-storey extensions need permission, especially side, wraparound and front ones.
The main places we list in East Riding of Yorkshire are Hull (HU1), Bridlington (YO15), Beverley (HU17), Goole (DN14), Brough (HU14) and Driffield (YO25). We cover the villages in between too.
Fees
Planning drawings are a guide of £2,000–£3,500, priced in writing before the design stage starts. 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).
Rules in England
In England, a householder planning application costs £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026), and councils should decide within 8 weeks of validation. Two-storey side, wraparound and front extensions always need permission. Rear extensions may be permitted development within the 3 m and 7 m limits, confirmed with a lawful development certificate costing £274 (about £288 for applications 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.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies, so notices may be needed for work on or near a shared wall or boundary.
Getting the design right
A complete application
Applications that are missing drawings, the right fee or a certificate of ownership are not validated, and the decision clock does not start. We check the council's validation list so the application is complete on day one.
Design to local guidance
Most councils publish guidance on extensions covering set-backs, roof heights, boundary gaps and neighbours' light. Designing to it from the start makes approval more likely and reduces the chance of being asked to make changes during the application.
How we work in East Riding of Yorkshire
Understand the brief
At your home in East Riding of Yorkshire we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.
Choose the approval route
Some designs fit permitted development, most need a householder application. We decide which applies in England before drawing in detail.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
On site
One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.
Towns we cover in East Riding of Yorkshire
Planning permission for two-storey extensions in East Riding of Yorkshire: questions
What happens if my planning application is refused?
You can change the design and apply again, or appeal. In England, a householder appeal must usually be made within 12 weeks of the decision. Often the best route is a revised design that answers the reasons for refusal. We read the officer's report and advise which option has the better chance.
Should I get pre-application advice from the council?
It can help on sensitive sites, such as conservation areas, corner plots or front extensions, where the council's view is hard to predict. Many councils charge for it and response times vary. For straightforward designs that follow local guidance, a well prepared application is often the quicker route.
Neighbouring areas
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions in North Yorkshire
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions in South Yorkshire
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions in Lincolnshire
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions in West Yorkshire
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