South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Rear extension planning drawings in South Shields
Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in South Shields and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
South Shields sits in Tyne and Wear, with postcode districts including NE32, NE33 and NE34. For South Shields homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.
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Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in South Shields?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension, or £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme. A householder planning application in England costs £548 (£575 for applications made from 8 December 2026), and a lawful development certificate for proposed work costs half the householder fee. 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 rear extension in South Shields?
The planning route for a rear extension in South Shields is set by England's householder rules and your council.
A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.
Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation, and prior approval within 42 days.
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 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Rear extension planning drawings near South Shields
Neighbouring places we cover include Tynemouth (1.4 miles) and North Shields (1.4 miles).
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FAQ
Rear extension planning drawings 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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension 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.
Do I need an architect?
You need accurate drawings by someone who knows householder planning; we provide them.
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.
What do rear extension planning drawings cost in South Shields?
As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension and £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme, covering the measured survey, design options and the application. The council fee is extra.
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.