Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland
Thinking about a terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland? Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Bishop Auckland sits in County Durham, with postcode districts including DL4 and DL14. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of County Durham, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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 terraced house rear extension cost in Bishop Auckland?
Guide prices for a terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland start from our North East England rate of £1,840–£2,970 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 × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²) | £25,000–£40,000 |
| 3 m wide × 6 m deep (18 m²) | £33,000–£53,500 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland follows the English householder rules.
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.
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. 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 Bishop Auckland like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Bishop Auckland. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a terraced house rear extension in Bishop Auckland 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.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Bishop Auckland
From Bishop Auckland, the nearest places we also cover are Spennymoor (4.2 miles) and Newton Aycliffe (4.9 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Bishop Auckland
Is the site visit in Bishop Auckland free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Do both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Bishop Auckland?
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 you handle building control in Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.