Hebburn, Tyne and Wear
Side return extension in Hebburn
For homes in Hebburn, a side return extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Hebburn (NE31, NE32 and NE35) as part of our Tyne and Wear work. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Tyne and Wear, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 side return extension cost in Hebburn?
For Hebburn we work from the North East England rate: £2,070–£3,420 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £25,000–£41,000 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £36,000–£60,000 |
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 side return extension in Hebburn?
Whether your side return extension in Hebburn needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Hebburn like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Hebburn. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a side return extension in Hebburn comes together
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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Side return extensions near Hebburn
Neighbouring places we cover include Jarrow (1.3 miles) and Wallsend (1.4 miles).
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Hebburn
What postcode areas do you cover around Hebburn?
Including NE31, NE32 and NE35, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Do you handle building control in Hebburn?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Hebburn house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Is the site visit in Hebburn free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Hebburn?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.