Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead
Thinking about a kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead? An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Gateshead is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11. 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 Gateshead homes.
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How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Gateshead?
A kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead is priced at £1,710–£2,790 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead?
The planning route for a kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead is set by England's householder rules and your council.
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.
England also has the larger home extension route: a single-storey rear extension of up to 6 metres on an attached house or 8 metres on a detached house, after prior approval from the council. The council notifies your neighbours and has 42 days to decide; the fee is £249 (£310 for applications made from 8 December 2026). The route is not available on designated land such as conservation areas.
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 Gateshead like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Gateshead. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a kitchen-diner rear extension in Gateshead 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.
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 Gateshead
Neighbouring places we cover include Newcastle upon Tyne (0.9 miles) and Felling (1.4 miles).
- Kitchen-diner rear extension in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Kitchen-diner rear extension in Felling
- Kitchen-diner rear extension in Gosforth
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- Kitchen-diner rear extension in Wallsend
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FAQ
Kitchen-diner rear extension questions in Gateshead
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 much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in Gateshead?
As a guide, £1,710–£2,790 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £20,500–£33,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Should the sink face the garden?
If the plan allows, an island sink or hob facing the glass is a common choice. It needs a floor-level drain run, which is easy to lay in a new slab.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Gateshead house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Gateshead?
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 handle building control in Gateshead?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.