Norris Green · Merseyside

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Norris Green

Our two-storey wraparound extensions service in Norris Green covers everything: measured survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, structural design, building control and the build itself.

Before you start in Norris Green, here's what applies.

Postcode districts
L11
County / area
Merseyside, England
Price region
North West England
Guide price
£114,500–£157,000 (£2,040–£2,800 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns
Croxteth (0.8 miles), West Derby (1 mile), Fazakerley (1.2 miles)
Distance to Liverpool
about 3.4 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 Norris Green we also work in Croxteth, West Derby and Fazakerley, and across the rest of Merseyside. Postcode district in and near Norris Green: L11.

What it costs in Norris Green

Guide prices for two-storey wraparound extensions in North West England are around £2,040–£2,800 per m² of new floor space, including VAT. For 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), that's roughly £114,500–£157,000. Keep a contingency of around 10% for things nobody can see until the ground is opened up.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,880–£2,580 per m²£105,000–£144,500
Standard£2,040–£2,800 per m²£114,500–£157,000
Premium£2,450–£3,360 per m²£137,500–£188,500

Planning and building regulations in Norris Green

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 Norris Green 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

  1. Visit and first ideas

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

  2. Drawings, then consent

    We draw the scheme, check it against the rules in England, and take it through the right consent with the council.

  3. Technical design

    We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.

  4. On site

    One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Norris Green

Which postcodes do you cover around Norris Green?

We cover Norris Green (L11) and nearby places including Croxteth, West Derby and Fazakerley, plus the rest of Merseyside. The first site visit is free.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Norris Green?

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.

How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Norris Green?

Our guide for North West England, which covers Norris Green, is £2,040–£2,800 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 £114,500–£157,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

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.

How much floor space does a wraparound extension add?

It depends on the width of the side plot and the depth at the rear. Our guide prices are based on a typical wraparound with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Yours may be larger or smaller, and the measured survey shows what your plot can take.

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The quickest next step is a visit. We'll look at your house in Norris Green and give you an honest view of the options.

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