Tyne and Wear
Rear extensions in South Shields
We design and build rear extensions for homes in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, from single-storey kitchen-diners across the back of the house to two-storey extensions that add a bedroom above.
South Shields is in Tyne and Wear, with postcode districts including NE32, NE33 and NE34. The nearest places we also cover are Tynemouth (1.4 miles) and North Shields (1.4 miles).
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Rear extensions we build in South Shields
- Single-storey rear extensions
- Two-storey rear extensions
- Kitchen-diner rear extensions
- Side return extensions
- Wraparound extensions
- Glazed and glass-box rear extensions
- Rear extensions for terraced houses
- Rear extensions for semi-detached houses
- Rear extensions for bungalows
- Rear extension plans and planning applications
Also available across Tyne and Wear:
- Rear extensions for detached houses
- Flat-roof rear extensions
- Pitched and lean-to roof rear extensions
- Knocking through to a rear extension
- Roof lanterns and rooflights for rear extensions
- Permitted development rear extensions
- Larger home extension prior approval (England)
- Building Regulations for rear extensions
Rear extension prices in South Shields
North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Example | Guide inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Single-storey, 3 m × 4 m (12 m²) | £20,500–£33,500 |
| Single-storey, 4 m × 6 m (24 m²) | £41,000–£67,000 |
| Two-storey, 3 m × 5 m footprint (30 m²) | £48,500–£73,000 |
| Side return, about 14 m² | £29,000–£48,000 |
| Wraparound, about 25 m² | £49,500–£81,000 |
What are homes in South Shields like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of South Shields. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
Planning rules for South Shields
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary.
If 3 or 4 metres is not enough, England's prior approval route allows 6 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 8 metres on a detached house for a single-storey rear extension. Neighbours are consulted, the council decides within 42 days, and the fee is £249, rising to £310 from 8 December 2026.
Every rear extension in England needs Building Regulations approval, whether or not planning is needed. You can use the council's building control service or a registered building control approver, by full plans (checked before work, usually within five weeks) or a building notice, and you get a completion certificate at the end.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How much is a rear extension in South Shields?
A 3 m × 4 m single-storey rear extension is about £20,500–£33,500 including VAT at our North East England guide rates; the written price follows a survey.
Do I need planning permission in South Shields?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres on a detached house) under permitted development, or up to 6 or 8 metres with prior approval, unless the house is in a conservation area or its rights have been removed.
Is the site visit in South Shields free?
Yes, with no obligation.
Do I need a party wall agreement?
In England, usually yes if the extension is on or near a shared boundary or the foundations are close to a neighbour's building. We serve the notices.