Two-storey wraparound extensions in Boston
Adding a two-storey wraparound extension in Boston gives you two new rooms stacked on one footprint. Here's how we'd approach it, what it typically costs and the rules that apply in England.
The basics for Boston at a glance.
- Postcode districts
- PE20, PE21 and PE22
- County / area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Guide price
- £118,000–£162,000 (£2,110–£2,890 per m²)
- Approval route
- Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
- Nearest towns
- Spalding (14.1 miles), Sleaford (16 miles), Skegness (19 miles)
- Distance to Lincoln
- about 27.4 miles
- First visit
- Free, no obligation
About a two-storey wraparound extension
A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above. In England it needs planning permission, because the side part is more than one storey.
Around Boston we also work in Spalding, Sleaford and Skegness, and across the rest of Lincolnshire. Postcode districts in and near Boston: PE20, PE21 and PE22.
What it costs in Boston
Our guide for the East Midlands is £2,110–£2,890 per m² including VAT. On a project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space), that puts a two-storey wraparound extension in Boston at roughly £118,000–£162,000. Design fees, structural calculations and approval fees are separate and listed on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,940–£2,660 per m² | £108,500–£149,000 |
| Standard | £2,110–£2,890 per m² | £118,000–£162,000 |
| Premium | £2,530–£3,470 per m² | £141,500–£194,500 |
Planning and building regulations in Boston
In England, a two-storey wraparound extension needs householder planning permission, because any extension beyond a side wall must be single storey to be permitted development. The application costs £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Councils weigh the side part against the street scene and the rear part against neighbours' light and outlook, and should decide within 8 weeks of validation.
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 Boston homes
Phasing the build
A wraparound touches two sides of the house at once, so the kitchen and often the rear rooms are out of use for part of the build. We plan the sequence so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom for as long as possible, or advise when moving out briefly makes sense.
The corner post
At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.
How we'd run your project
Measure and listen
A visit to Boston to understand how you live in the house now and what the extra rooms need to do, plus a first look at the structure.
Plans, then approval
Measured survey, design, then the right approval route for your house. We explain each step before we take it.
Detail and price
Construction drawings, engineer's calculations and building control sign-off, then a written fixed price for the build.
Finish and certify
Second fix, plastering and making good, then building control's final inspection and the completion paperwork.
Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Boston
How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Boston?
Our guide for the East Midlands, which covers Boston, is £2,110–£2,890 per m² including VAT. A typical project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £118,000–£162,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
Which postcodes do you cover around Boston?
We cover Boston (PE20, PE21 and PE22) and nearby places including Spalding, Sleaford and Skegness, plus the rest of Lincolnshire. The first site visit is free.
How long does a two-storey wraparound 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.
Can a wraparound extension be part single, part two-storey?
Yes. Many wraparounds keep the rear part single storey with roof lights over the kitchen and put the two-storey part to the side. This can reduce the effect on neighbours and the cost. We set out both options at the design stage, so you can compare floor space against price before choosing.
Is a wraparound extension better than separate side and rear extensions?
Building both at once usually costs less than two separate projects, because you pay for one set-up, one scaffold, one roof junction and one set of approvals. It also lets the layout be designed as a whole. The trade-off is a larger single outlay and a longer build, often 16 to 24 weeks at this size.
Nearby
We also cover places near Boston, including:
Other extensions in Boston
- Rear
- Side
- Part two-storey
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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