Double-storey extensions in Norton Canes

Before your two-storey extension in Norton Canes

Expect to apply to Cannock Chase District Council for planning permission for a two-storey extension in Norton Canes; side extensions over one storey always need it. We prepare the drawings, and the structural work also needs Building Regulations approval.

Scaffolding is usually up for most of the build, so think about access along the side of the house early.
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 Cannock Chase District Council when you apply.

Postcode district: WS11
Planning and building control: Cannock Chase District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 11 miles

Choices to weigh up in Norton Canes

Two-storey rear extension

Adds depth to both floors across the back of the house: a kitchen-diner below and a larger bedroom or new bathroom above. Permitted development only covers projections up to 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, so many rear builds still need planning. Overlooking and loss of light to neighbours are the usual tests.

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.

How much should you budget in Norton Canes?

Prices in Norton Canes match the rest of our area: £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Double-storey extensions in Norton Canes: common questions

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.

How do I book a survey in Norton Canes?

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.

How long does a double-storey extension take?

Plan on 14–22 weeks on site, depending on size and roof complexity. Before that, allow time for drawings, a planning decision (councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks), Building Regulations drawings and party wall notices. It's worth starting the design well ahead of when you need the space, because the approvals stage can take as long as the build.

Who approves double-storey extensions in Norton Canes?

Usually both. Most two-storey extensions need a planning application to Cannock Chase 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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Ask for a free survey in Norton Canes and we'll tell you what's likely to get planning before you pay for drawings.