Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
Single-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay
Thinking about a single-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay? Ground-floor space across the back of the house, usually for a kitchen, dining or family room. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Whitley Bay and its postcode districts NE25, NE26 and NE30 are part of our Tyne and Wear coverage. On terraces and semis like those around Whitley Bay, a single-storey rear extension is usually the simplest way to fix a small back kitchen without touching the bedrooms.
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 single-storey rear extension cost in Whitley Bay?
Guide prices for a single-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay 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 single-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a single-storey rear extension in Whitley Bay.
English permitted development (Class A) allows a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on a terraced or semi-detached house and 4 metres on a detached one, measured from the original house, with a maximum height of 4 metres and eaves of no more than 3 metres 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. 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 Whitley Bay like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay 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.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
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.
Single-storey rear extensions near Whitley Bay
From Whitley Bay, the nearest places we also cover are North Shields (1.6 miles) and Tynemouth (1.7 miles).
- Single-storey rear extension in North Shields
- Single-storey rear extension in Tynemouth
- Single-storey rear extension in South Shields
- Single-storey rear extension in Jarrow
- Single-storey rear extension in Wallsend
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FAQ
Single-storey rear extension questions in Whitley Bay
What postcode areas do you cover around Whitley Bay?
Including NE25, NE26 and NE30, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Is the site visit in Whitley Bay free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Will the extension make the room behind it dark?
Not if it is designed well. Rooflights or a lantern over the old back room, and a wide opening into it, keep daylight reaching the middle of the house.
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Whitley Bay house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
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.