Two-storey side extensions in Buckley
We cover Buckley and the rest of Clwyd for two-storey side extensions. Start with a free site visit and a plain-English view of what your house and plot can take.
The basics for Buckley at a glance.
- Postcode districts
- CH7
- County / area
- Clwyd, Wales
- Price region
- Wales
- Guide price
- £79,000–£106,500 (£1,890–£2,530 per m²)
- Approval route
- Can be permitted development in Wales if it is 10.5 m from the side boundary, set back 1 m from the front and doesn't widen the house by more than half; otherwise planning permission.
- Nearest towns
- Mold (2.4 miles), Hawarden (2.7 miles), Deeside (3 miles)
- Distance to Wrexham
- about 9.1 miles
- First visit
- Free, no obligation
About a two-storey side extension
A two-storey side extension suits a detached or semi-detached house with a side garden, driveway or garage wide enough to build on. You get a design that sits comfortably on the street, a planning application or permitted development check depending on your nation, structural design, building regulations approval and the build itself. We manage the whole process, and the work is carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.
We cover Buckley (CH7) and the places around it, including Mold (2.4 miles), Hawarden (2.7 miles) and Deeside.
What it costs in Buckley
Guide prices for two-storey side extensions in Wales 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. Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | A 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 Buckley
In Wales, a two-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is at least 10.5 m from the boundary opposite the side wall, set back at least 1 m from the front of the house and does not increase the house's widest width by more than 50%. If it fails any test, or the house is in a protected area, a householder application costs £585.
Approval in Wales: Householder planning application: £585. Councils normally decide householder applications within 8 weeks.
Building regulations: Building regulations approval under the Welsh Approved Documents, which differ from England's in places (notably energy efficiency).
Design points for Buckley 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.
Set-down and set-back
Councils usually want a two-storey side extension to look subordinate to the house. Setting the front wall back from the main front and dropping the ridge slightly below the main roof helps it read as an addition, and is often expected in local design guidance.
How we'd run your project
Free site visit
We visit your home in Buckley, look at the structure, access and boundaries, and talk through what you want the new rooms to do.
Plans, then approval
Measured survey, design, then the right approval route for your house. We explain each step before we take it.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
Build
Foundations, walls, floor, roof, windows, then first and second fix. We break through into the house as late as we can.
Questions about two-storey side extensions in Buckley
Do I need planning permission for a two-storey side extension in Buckley?
Buckley is in Wales, so Wales planning rules apply. Can be permitted development in Wales if it is 10.5 m from the side boundary, set back 1 m from the front and doesn't widen the house by more than half; otherwise planning permission. 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 Buckley?
Our guide for Wales, which covers Buckley, 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.
How long does a two-storey side extension take?
Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils normally decide householder applications within 8 weeks), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.
Which postcodes do you cover around Buckley?
We cover Buckley (CH7) and nearby places including Mold, Hawarden and Deeside, plus the rest of Clwyd. 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
Other towns near Buckley:
Other extensions in Buckley
- Rear
- Wraparound
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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