Newburn, Tyne and Wear
Terraced house rear extension in Newburn
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Newburn and want to know what a terraced house rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Newburn is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including NE5 and NE15. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Tyne and Wear, and most rear extensions here go in without side access.
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How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Newburn?
A terraced house rear extension in Newburn is priced at £1,840–£2,970 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. 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 for a terraced house rear extension in Newburn?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Newburn 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.
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 Newburn like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Newburn. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a terraced house rear extension in Newburn 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.
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.
Terraced house rear extensions near Newburn
From Newburn, the nearest places we also cover are Blaydon-on-Tyne (2.0 miles) and Darras Hall (3.4 miles).
- Terraced house rear extension in Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Terraced house rear extension in Darras Hall
- Terraced house rear extension in Whickham
- Terraced house rear extension in Ponteland
- Terraced house rear extension in Prudhoe
Other work in Newburn:
FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Newburn
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.
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.
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 Newburn?
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.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Newburn house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Newburn?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.