Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Wraparound extension in Gateshead
Thinking about a wraparound extension in Gateshead? An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Gateshead and its postcode districts NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11 are part of our Tyne and Wear coverage. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Tyne and Wear where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
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 wraparound extension cost in Gateshead?
For Gateshead we work from the North East England rate: £1,980–£3,240 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
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 wraparound extension in Gateshead?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Gateshead.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
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. 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 Gateshead like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Gateshead. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Gateshead 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.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Wraparound extensions near Gateshead
Close by, we work in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 0.9 miles away, and Felling, about 1.4 miles away.
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Gateshead
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.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
What roof suits a wraparound?
A flat roof with a lantern, a standing-seam pitched roof or a glazed roof over the side leg. The choice usually follows the first-floor windows above.
What postcode areas do you cover around Gateshead?
Including NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Gateshead?
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 much does a wraparound extension cost in Gateshead?
As a guide, £1,980–£3,240 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £43,500–£71,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.