Bungalow rear extension in Ryhope

How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Ryhope?

In Ryhope, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,660–£2,700 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.

These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.

Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Ryhope?

Planning for a bungalow rear extension in Ryhope follows the English householder rules.

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.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.

What are homes in Ryhope like to extend?

Terraces and semis are typical around Ryhope. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.

How a bungalow rear extension in Ryhope comes together

1. Free site visit

   We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.

2. Design and guide price

   Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.

3. Paperwork handled

   Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.

4. Build and sign-off

   We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.

Bungalow rear extensions near Ryhope

Close by, we work in Sunderland, about 2.3 miles away, and Seaham, about 2.4 miles away.

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Other work in Ryhope:

• Single-storey rear extension
• Two-storey rear extension
• Kitchen-diner rear extension
• Side return extension
• Wraparound extension
• Glazed rear extension

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