Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Terraced house rear extension in Newcastle upon Tyne
We plan and build rear extensions for terraced houses for homeowners in Newcastle upon Tyne. Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
Newcastle upon Tyne and its postcode districts NE3, NE4, NE5 and NE6 are part of our Tyne and Wear coverage. Terraced streets make up much of the housing in parts of Tyne and Wear, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
For Newcastle upon Tyne we work from the North East England rate: £1,840–£2,970 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Planning for a terraced house rear extension in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Newcastle upon Tyne. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a terraced house rear extension in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Close by, we work in Gateshead, about 0.9 miles away, and Gosforth, about 1.8 miles away.
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 match the brick or stone on my Newcastle upon Tyne house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Do both neighbours need party wall notices?
Usually yes in England and Wales, because the extension often sits on or near both boundaries.
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Is the site visit in Newcastle upon Tyne free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.