Stanley, County Durham
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanley
An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. We design, get the approvals for and build kitchen-diner rear extensions in Stanley and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Stanley (DH9) as part of our County Durham work. We usually keep the working kitchen where the old one was and put the dining table in the new space by the doors, which suits most Stanley homes.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Stanley?
Guide prices for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanley start from our North East England rate of £1,710–£2,790 per square metre, including VAT. 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 wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £20,500–£33,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £34,000–£56,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £41,000–£67,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanley?
Planning for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanley follows the English householder rules.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is 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 Stanley like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Stanley. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Stanley comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Kitchen-diner rear extensions near Stanley
We also build kitchen-diner rear extensions in nearby Annfield Plain (1.7 miles) and Chester-le-Street (5.0 miles).
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Stanley
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Stanley?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Do you fit the kitchen?
Yes, whether you buy it yourself or we supply it. We take the measurements from the built shell, not the drawings.
What postcode areas do you cover around Stanley?
Including DH9, and the surrounding County Durham area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Stanley house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.