Ryhope, Tyne and Wear
Single-storey rear extension in Ryhope
Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. If you live in Ryhope and want to know what a single-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Ryhope and its postcode districts SR2, SR3 and SR9 are part of our Tyne and Wear coverage. A depth of 3 to 4 metres keeps many single-storey rear extensions in Ryhope within permitted development, subject to the house's planning history.
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How much does a single-storey rear extension cost in Ryhope?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Ryhope 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a single-storey rear extension in Ryhope?
Whether your single-storey rear extension in Ryhope needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it 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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Ryhope like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Ryhope. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a single-storey rear extension in Ryhope 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Ryhope
Close by, we work in Sunderland, about 2.3 miles away, and Seaham, about 2.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Ryhope
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.
What postcode areas do you cover around Ryhope?
Including SR2, SR3 and SR9, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Does it add value to the house?
Nationwide's October 2025 house price research found that a 10% increase in floor area is linked to about 5% higher value on average. It is a guide, not a promise; local agents can tell you what extended homes on your street sell for.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Ryhope?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.