Two-storey side extensions in Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Useful details for planning a two-storey side extension in Whitchurch (Shropshire).

Postcode districts: SY13
County / area: Shropshire, England
Price region: West Midlands
Guide price: £86,000–£115,500 (£2,050–£2,750 per m²)
Approval route: Planning permission is needed: in England, permitted development only allows single-storey extensions to the side.
Nearest towns: Market Drayton (9.1 miles), Nantwich (9.8 miles), Crewe (13.5 miles)
Distance to Telford: about 22.3 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.

Whitchurch (Shropshire) sits about 22.3 miles from Telford. Closer to home, Market Drayton is 9.1 miles away and Nantwich 9.8 miles.

What it costs in Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Expect a two-storey side extension in Whitchurch (Shropshire) to land somewhere around £86,000–£115,500 for a 3 m × 7 m footprint on two floors (42 m² of new floor space). Our West Midlands guide rate is £2,050–£2,750 per m², including VAT. Keep a contingency of around 10% for things nobody can see until the ground is opened up.

Spec	Per m²	A 3 m × 7 m footprint on two floors (42 m² of new floor space)
Essential	£1,890–£2,530 per m²	£79,000–£106,500
Standard	£2,050–£2,750 per m²	£86,000–£115,500
Premium	£2,460–£3,300 per m²	£103,500–£138,500

Planning and building regulations in Whitchurch (Shropshire)

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 Whitchurch (Shropshire) 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.

Side windows, boundaries and gutters

Upstairs windows in the side wall face the neighbour, so they are usually obscure-glazed and fixed, or left out. Building close to the boundary also raises questions about foundations, overhanging gutters and access for maintenance, so we design the eaves and gutter to stay within your land.

How we'd run your project

Understand the brief
At your home in Whitchurch (Shropshire) we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.
Get it approved
Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Whitchurch (Shropshire) and deal with any questions from the planning officer.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
Build and hand over
We manage the build from groundworks to decoration-ready finish and hand over with the completion paperwork.

Questions about two-storey side extensions in Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Which postcodes do you cover around Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

We cover Whitchurch (Shropshire) (SY13) and nearby places including Market Drayton, Nantwich and Crewe, plus the rest of Shropshire. The first site visit is free.

How much does a two-storey side extension cost in Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

Our guide for the West Midlands, which covers Whitchurch (Shropshire), is £2,050–£2,750 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 £86,000–£115,500. 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 should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation), 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.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

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 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.

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