Consett, County Durham
Terraced house rear extension in Consett
For homes in Consett, a terraced house rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
We cover Consett (DH8) as part of our County Durham work. On a Consett terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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 Consett?
In Consett, our guide for a terraced house rear extension is £1,840–£2,970 per square metre including VAT for a 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 terraced house rear extension in Consett?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Consett follows the English householder rules.
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.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in England: you serve notice two months before work to a shared wall, and one month before digging foundations within 3 metres (or 6 metres for deeper foundations) of a neighbour's building. Neighbours can agree in writing; if they dissent, surveyors agree an award.
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 Consett like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Consett. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a terraced house rear extension in Consett 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.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Consett
From Consett, the nearest places we also cover are Annfield Plain (3.7 miles) and Stanley (5.4 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Consett
Is the site visit in Consett free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Consett?
Including DH8, and the surrounding County Durham area.
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Consett?
As a guide, £1,840–£2,970 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4.5 m deep (13.5 m²): about £25,000–£40,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Consett?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
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.