Double-storey extensions in Tividale

Double-storey extensions in Tividale: approvals and local details

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

The householder planning fee in England is £548 from April 2026, paid to Sandwell Council when you apply.
An upstairs en-suite is simplest when the new bathroom sits close to the existing soil stack.
Party wall notices take one or two months to run, so they're best served as soon as planning is granted.

Postcode district: B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Options to consider in Tividale

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.

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.

How much should you budget in Tividale?

Expect to budget between £52,000 and £135,000 depending on size and specification in Tividale. A two-storey side extension on a three-bed semi, about 32 m² over two floors: typically £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.

Before you book in Tividale

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.

Which postcodes in Tividale do you work in?

We cover B69 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Tividale, neighbouring Great Bridge and Tipton are covered too.

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.

Does Sandwell Council need to approve my two-storey extension?

Usually both. Most two-storey extensions need a planning application to Sandwell 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 Tividale and we'll tell you what's likely to get planning before you pay for drawings.