Double-storey extensions in Fazeley

Planning your two-storey extension in Fazeley

Most two-storey extensions in Fazeley need a planning application to Lichfield District Council. A two-storey rear extension can sometimes be permitted development, but only if it is no more than 3 m deep and at least 7 m from the rear boundary, among other conditions. Building Regulations approval is needed either way.

Party wall notices take one or two months to run, so they're best served as soon as planning is granted.
The householder planning fee in England is £548 from April 2026, paid to Lichfield District Council when you apply.
New first-floor bedrooms normally need an escape window with at least 0.33 m² of clear openable area.

Postcode district: B78
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Choices to weigh up in Fazeley

Mixed-height extension

A two-storey section at the side with a single-storey section running across the back. This keeps the first floor away from neighbours' windows while still giving a wide kitchen-diner below. It's a practical compromise where planners have concerns about a full-depth two-storey rear extension, and it often simplifies the roof.

Combined side and rear

An L-shaped two-storey build wrapping the side and back of the house gives the biggest gain, sometimes two extra bedrooms. It's a substantial project with more steel and a complex roof junction, and it will need a householder planning application. Expect a longer programme and a careful plan for keeping the house secure while the roofs are joined.

What does your two-storey extension cost in Fazeley?

Guide prices start at £52,000 and run to £135,000 depending on size and specification. A two-storey side extension on a three-bed semi, about 32 m² over two floors: around £68,000–£88,000.

Guide prices for double-storey extensions
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Compact two-storey rear (20–28 m² total)	£52,000 – £72,000	Bigger kitchen below, bedroom or bathroom above
Two-storey side or rear (30–40 m² total)	£68,000 – £98,000	The usual size on a three-bed semi
Large or combined side and rear (45 m²+)	£95,000 – £135,000	More steel, a complex roof and a longer programme

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

What paperwork will I have at the end?

You'll get the building control completion certificate, the electrical installation certificate, your planning decision notice and the manufacturers' guarantee documents for windows, doors and roof products, with their terms set out in your quote. Keep these together, as a buyer's solicitor will ask for them when you sell. Ask us for current insurance details with your quote.

Do you cover Fazeley?

Yes. Fazeley (B78) is about 14 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

Is a double-storey extension better value than a single-storey one?

Per square metre, usually yes. Foundations and roofs are the expensive parts of any extension, and on a two-storey build they serve twice the floor area. You'll pay more in total and planning is less certain, but if you need a bedroom as well as downstairs space, building both together normally costs less than two separate projects years apart.

Will I need permission from the council in Fazeley?

Usually both. Most two-storey extensions need a planning application to Lichfield District Council, and the structural work needs Building Regulations approval from its building control team or a registered building control approver.

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