Double-storey extensions in Lichfield

What should you know before starting in Lichfield?

Planning permission from Lichfield District Council is the first hurdle for most double-storey extensions in Lichfield. Householder applications have an eight-week target for a decision, and Building Regulations approval and the Party Wall Act may also apply.

The householder planning fee in England is £548 from April 2026, paid to Lichfield District Council when you apply.
An upstairs en-suite is simplest when the new bathroom sits close to the existing soil stack.
New first-floor bedrooms normally need an escape window with at least 0.33 m² of clear openable area.

Postcode district: WS13
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 13 miles

Which options suit homes in Lichfield?

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.

Two-storey side extension

Built over the side of the house, often where a driveway or old garage sits. It can create a garage, utility or study downstairs with a double bedroom above. Councils often expect the upper floor to be set back from the front and the roof to sit lower than the main ridge, so the design needs care to win approval.

Guide prices for Lichfield

For a home in Lichfield, our guide range is £52,000–£135,000 depending on size and specification. A two-storey side extension on a three-bed semi, about 32 m² over two floors: usually £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.

Questions about double-storey extensions in Lichfield

How much does a double-storey extension cost?

In the West Midlands, most double-storey extensions cost between £52,000 and £135,000, including VAT where it applies. A typical side extension on a three-bed semi, around 32 m² across both floors, usually costs £68,000–£88,000 built to a plastered finish. Kitchen units, a bathroom suite, flooring and decorating are priced separately, so you can choose them to suit your budget.

How do I book a survey in Lichfield?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your two-storey extension and arrange a time to visit.

What will the council look at when deciding planning?

Councils judge two-storey extensions mainly on their effect on neighbours and the street. They look at loss of light and outlook next door, overlooking from upstairs windows, and whether the extension sits comfortably with the house, often expecting side extensions to be set back and lower than the main roof. Many councils publish householder design guides, and following yours closely improves the chance of approval.

Does Lichfield District Council need to approve my two-storey extension?

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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