Brough · East Riding of Yorkshire

Two-storey side extensions in Brough

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

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

Postcode districts
HU14, HU15 and HU20
County / area
East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Price region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Guide price
£79,000–£106,500 (£1,890–£2,530 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: in England, permitted development only allows single-storey extensions to the side.
Nearest towns
Barton-upon-Humber (5.9 miles), Scalby (6.5 miles), Hull (9.7 miles)
Distance to Hull
about 9.7 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey side extension

A two-storey side extension is a new two-floor addition built into the space beside your house, often over a driveway or side passage. It typically adds one or two bedrooms upstairs and a utility, study or larger kitchen below, without giving up rear garden.

Around Brough we also work in Barton-upon-Humber, Scalby and Hull, and across the rest of East Riding of Yorkshire. Postcode districts in and near Brough: HU14, HU15 and HU20.

What it costs in Brough

Guide prices for two-storey side extensions in Yorkshire and the Humber are around £1,890–£2,530 per m² of new floor space, including VAT. For a typical project with a 3 m × 7 m footprint on two floors (42 m² of new floor space), that's roughly £79,000–£106,500. The fastest way to a firmer number is a free site visit, after which we price the design stage in writing.

SpecPer m²A 3 m × 7 m footprint on two floors (42 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,740–£2,330 per m²£73,000–£98,000
Standard£1,890–£2,530 per m²£79,000–£106,500
Premium£2,260–£3,040 per m²£95,000–£127,500

Planning and building regulations in Brough

In England, a two-storey side extension always needs householder planning permission, because permitted development only allows single-storey extensions beyond a side wall. The fee is £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026), and councils should decide within 8 weeks of validation. Expect them to look at set-back, roof height, gaps to the boundary and the effect on neighbours.

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 Brough homes

Access and services

Side extensions often cover the only route to the back garden, a gas meter, soil pipes or a drain run. We plan bin and bike access, move meters and pipes where needed and check drains early, because these items affect both cost and layout.

Avoiding a terracing effect

Where semi-detached houses sit close together, side extensions on neighbouring houses can join up and turn a row of pairs into a terrace. Many councils ask for a gap to the boundary at first floor to stop this, so we check local guidance before fixing the width.

How we'd run your project

  1. Measure and listen

    A visit to Brough 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. Fixed price in writing

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

  4. Finish and certify

    Second fix, plastering and making good, then building control's final inspection and the completion paperwork.

Questions about two-storey side extensions in Brough

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey side extension in Brough?

Brough is in England, so England planning rules apply. Planning permission is needed: in England, permitted development only allows single-storey extensions to the side. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.

How much does a two-storey side extension cost in Brough?

Our guide for Yorkshire and the Humber, which covers Brough, is £1,890–£2,530 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 3 m × 7 m footprint on two floors (42 m² of new floor space) comes to about £79,000–£106,500. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Brough?

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.

Which postcodes do you cover around Brough?

We cover Brough (HU14, HU15 and HU20) and nearby places including Barton-upon-Humber, Scalby and Hull, plus the rest of East Riding of Yorkshire. The first site visit is free.

Can I build a two-storey side extension over my driveway?

Yes, if the drive is wide enough for a useful room and the council accepts the design. You may lose off-road parking, which some councils weigh up, and the foundations need to suit the ground below. We check parking, drains and meter positions at the free site visit before any drawings are prepared.

Nearby

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