South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Two-storey rear extension in South Shields
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in South Shields and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
We cover South Shields (NE32, NE33 and NE34) as part of our Tyne and Wear work. In South Shields, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in South Shields?
In South Shields, our guide for a two-storey rear extension is £1,620–£2,430 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.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £48,500–£73,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £78,000–£116,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in South Shields?
Whether your two-storey rear extension in South Shields needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
England's rules allow a rear extension of more than one storey without an application only when it is no deeper than 3 metres and at least 7 metres from the boundary opposite the rear wall, and never on designated land. Most two-storey schemes need householder planning permission.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.
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.
How a two-storey rear extension in South Shields comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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.
Two-storey rear extensions near South Shields
From South Shields, the nearest places we also cover are Tynemouth (1.4 miles) and North Shields (1.4 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Tynemouth
- Two-storey rear extension in North Shields
- Two-storey rear extension in Jarrow
- Two-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay
- Two-storey rear extension in Hebburn
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in South Shields
What postcode areas do you cover around South Shields?
Including NE32, NE33 and NE34, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Is the site visit in South Shields free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What is the 45-degree rule?
Many councils check that a two-storey extension does not cross a 45-degree line drawn from the nearest habitable window of the neighbouring house. We test it at the first drawing.
Do you handle building control in South Shields?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in South Shields?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.