House extension cost
in Paddington.
Paddington — W2 — north of Hyde Park around the station. Italianate stucco terraces and garden squares (Sussex, Connaught, Hyde Park) dominate, with newer mixed-use developments around the basin.
What makes extension work in Paddington distinct.
Housing: Stucco terraces, four to five storeys, garden squares with large townhouses, and 21st-century apartment buildings near the basin.
Planning: Bayswater, Hyde Park, Paddington Green and Paddington Estate conservation areas overlap across W2.
Applications go to City of Westminster. We submit on your behalf and handle party wall awards, build-over agreements and conservation officer correspondence end-to-end.
The five extension types — W2 numbers.
All figures inclusive of design, planning, build, contingency and VAT. The Paddington multiplier (1.15×) reflects local labour, scaffolding logistics, conservation requirements and finish expectations.
The 2026 London Extension Cost Guide.
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What Paddington homeowners ask us.
How much does a house extension cost in Paddington in 2026?
Typical 2026 Paddington ranges (inc. design, planning, build, contingency & VAT): side-return extensions £104k–£184k; single-storey rear £127k–£242k; wraparound £196k–£368k; double-storey rear £207k–£437k; basement £288k–£863k. The Paddington multiplier (1.15×) reflects local labour rates, scaffold logistics and finish expectations.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Paddington?
Bayswater, Hyde Park, Paddington Green and Paddington Estate conservation areas overlap across W2. Outside conservation areas, single-storey rear extensions up to 3m (terrace/semi) or 4m (detached) usually qualify for permitted development. Side-returns, wraparounds, double-storey extensions and anything in a conservation area need full planning. Applications go to City of Westminster.
What extension type works best for Paddington houses?
Stucco terraces, four to five storeys, garden squares with large townhouses, and 21st-century apartment buildings near the basin. On this housing stock, the most common 2VP extension is a single-storey rear or wraparound — adding 20–35 m² of open-plan kitchen-diner. Double-storey extensions become viable on properties with rear gardens deep enough to absorb the additional volume without overshadowing.
How long does an extension take in Paddington?
Allow 8–12 weeks for design and planning (longer in conservation areas), then 16–22 weeks on site for a single-storey, 22–30 weeks for a wraparound or double-storey, and 28–40 weeks for a basement. City of Westminster processes planning applications in approximately 8–13 weeks depending on backlog.
What hidden costs catch Paddington homeowners out on extensions?
In W2 the top items are: party wall awards (£1,000–£3,000 per neighbour — common on terraced streets), build-over agreements with Thames Water (£300–£1,500 where drains run beneath the proposed extension), conservation officer consultations, structural engineer fees, drainage and asbestos surveys, and VAT at 20% on top of the base build cost. All of these are itemised in our fixed-price quote.
Does 2VP work on Paddington extensions?
Yes — Paddington is within our core London catchment. Our studio is at 20 Dawes Road in Fulham, 5.0km from Paddington. We've delivered extensions across the W2 postcode and our subcontractor network covers Westminster. Free site visit, fixed-price quote, 10-year HomePro guarantee on the finished work.
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