Ryhope, Tyne and Wear
Terraced house rear extension in Ryhope
Rear and side return extensions for terraces, with access through the house and two neighbours. If you live in Ryhope 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.
We cover Ryhope (SR2, SR3 and SR9) as part of our Tyne and Wear work. On a Ryhope terrace both neighbours usually need party wall notices or agreement, so we talk to them early.
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How much does a terraced house rear extension cost in Ryhope?
In Ryhope, 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 for a terraced house rear extension in Ryhope?
Whether your terraced house rear extension in Ryhope needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Ryhope like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Ryhope. 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 Ryhope 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.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for building control.
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 Ryhope
Neighbouring places we cover include Sunderland (2.3 miles) and Seaham (2.4 miles).
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FAQ
Terraced house rear extension questions in Ryhope
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 Ryhope house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Can a terrace have a two-storey rear extension?
It is possible but harder to get through planning because of the effect on both neighbours.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Ryhope?
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.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Ryhope?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
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.