Tyne and Wear
Rear extensions for terraced houses in Tyne and Wear
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Rear extensions in Tyne and Wear: we cover 18 towns including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields, with design, approvals and the build under one contract.
Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Tyne and Wear, and most rear extensions here go in without side access. Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Tyne and Wear. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, 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 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in Tyne and Wear?
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.
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.
Where in Tyne and Wear do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Can you build without side access?
Yes. Materials come through the house in protected runs or over the roof by crane on tight sites.
Do both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
How deep can I go on a terrace?
3 metres under permitted development in England, or up to 6 metres with prior approval outside designated land.
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear?
We cover 18 towns and districts in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.