Gosforth, Tyne and Wear
Wraparound extension in Gosforth
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design, get the approvals for and build wraparound extensions in Gosforth and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Gosforth is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including NE2, NE3 and NE7. In Gosforth we usually draw the wraparound and a simpler rear-only option side by side, so the planning risk and cost difference are clear.
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 Gosforth?
In Gosforth, our guide for a wraparound extension is £1,980–£3,240 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 |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £43,500–£71,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £59,500–£97,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Gosforth?
Whether your wraparound extension in Gosforth needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
Side return infills and the side leg of a wraparound are treated as side extensions in England: single-storey, no more than 4 metres high and no wider than half the original house. They are not permitted development in conservation areas, National Parks or National Landscapes, and a joined wraparound often needs a planning application because the side and rear rules apply together.
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 Gosforth like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Gosforth. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Gosforth 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.
Options and costs
We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Gosforth
Neighbouring places we cover include Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles) and Gateshead (2.7 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Gosforth
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Gosforth?
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.
How long does a wraparound take?
Usually 14 to 20 weeks on site, longer than a plain rear extension because of the steelwork.
Is the site visit in Gosforth free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.