Double-storey extensions in Wyken

Planning your two-storey extension in Wyken

Expect to apply to Coventry City Council for planning permission for a two-storey extension in Wyken; 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.
Under permitted development, a rear extension of more than one storey can project no more than 3 metres and must be at least 7 metres from the rear boundary.

Postcode district: CV2
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 23 miles

Options to consider in Wyken

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.

Double-storey extensions prices in Wyken

Prices in Wyken 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Wyken

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.

Which postcodes in Wyken do you work in?

We cover CV2 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wyken, neighbouring Walsgrave and Binley 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.

Who approves double-storey extensions in Wyken?

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

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Call 0800 088 6248 or send us your postcode, and we'll arrange a time to look at the house.