Immingham · Lincolnshire

Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses in Immingham

A two-storey extension for a semi-detached house is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in Immingham, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.

Useful details for planning a two-storey extension for a semi-detached house in Immingham.

Postcode districts
DN38, DN39, DN40, DN41 and LN7
County / area
Lincolnshire, England
Price region
East Midlands
Guide price
£55,000–£74,000 (£1,960–£2,650 per m²)
Approval route
Depends on position: a two-storey rear extension may be permitted development (3 m deep, 7 m from the rear boundary); a two-storey side extension needs planning permission.
Nearest towns
Grimsby (6.7 miles), Cleethorpes (8.4 miles), Hedon (8.7 miles)
Distance to Lincoln
about 29.9 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey extension for a semi-detached house

This service suits you if you own a semi-detached house and want to add bedrooms and living space without moving. On a semi, the main questions are which side to build on and how to treat the attached neighbour. You get a survey, design options, the approvals your nation needs and the build, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.

Around Immingham we also work in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Hedon, and across the rest of Lincolnshire. Postcode districts in and near Immingham: DN38, DN39, DN40, DN41 and LN7.

What it costs in Immingham

A guide price for Immingham: around £55,000–£74,000 for a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space). That works out at £1,960–£2,650 per m² of new floor space, including VAT at 20%. The fastest way to a firmer number is a free site visit, after which we price the design stage in writing.

SpecPer m²A 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,800–£2,430 per m²£50,500–£68,000
Standard£1,960–£2,650 per m²£55,000–£74,000
Premium£2,350–£3,180 per m²£66,000–£89,000

Planning and building regulations in Immingham

In England, a two-storey rear extension on a semi can be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall and stays 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching materials and roof pitch. A two-storey side or wraparound extension always needs planning permission, costing £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Protected areas such as conservation areas exclude two-storey rear permitted development.

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 Immingham homes

Rear, side or both

On a semi, a rear extension sits against the attached neighbour, while a side extension faces the detached neighbour and the street. We compare the space, cost and approval route for each, and for a wraparound, before you commit to one design.

The attached neighbour's light

A two-storey rear extension next to the party wall can take light from the neighbour's rear windows. Councils often use a 45-degree test, so the first floor may need to be shorter than the ground floor or set in from the shared boundary.

How we'd run your project

  1. Visit and first ideas

    One of our team visits your house in Immingham, checks the walls, roof and drains, and sketches out options with you.

  2. Drawings and permission

    Our designers produce plans and elevations, then we take care of planning or permitted development checks with the council covering Immingham.

  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 it

    The new structure goes up first, then we open into the house, finish inside and get the completion certificate.

Questions about two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses in Immingham

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey extension for a semi-detached house in Immingham?

Immingham is in England, so England planning rules apply. Depends on position: a two-storey rear extension may be permitted development (3 m deep, 7 m from the rear boundary); a two-storey side extension 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 Immingham?

We cover Immingham (DN38, DN39, DN40, DN41 and LN7) and nearby places including Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Hedon, plus the rest of Lincolnshire. The first site visit is free.

How much does a two-storey extension for a semi-detached house cost in Immingham?

Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers Immingham, is £1,960–£2,650 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) comes to about £55,000–£74,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Does a two-storey extension add value to a semi-detached house?

It usually adds value, but the gain is never certain. Nationwide's 2025 research found that 10% more floor area was linked to about 5% higher value, and that adding a double bedroom and bathroom to a three-bed, one-bathroom house could add up to 24%. Every street has a ceiling price, so check local sales first.

Should I extend my semi to the side or the rear?

It depends on your plot and what you need. A rear extension keeps the side drive and can sometimes be permitted development, but it affects the attached neighbour. A side extension keeps the rear garden but always needs planning permission in England. We compare both at the free site visit.

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