Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Wraparound extension in Newcastle upon Tyne
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. If you live in Newcastle upon Tyne and want to know what a wraparound extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Newcastle upon Tyne is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including NE3, NE4, NE5 and NE6. Wraparound projects around Newcastle upon Tyne often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
For Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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. 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?
Terraces and semis are typical around Newcastle upon Tyne. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a wraparound extension in Newcastle upon Tyne comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Newcastle upon Tyne
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Gateshead (0.9 miles) and Gosforth (1.8 miles).
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- Wraparound extension in Gosforth
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- Wraparound extension in Wallsend
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
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.
Does a wraparound need planning permission?
Often yes, because the side and rear parts are judged together. Some fit within permitted development; we check before drawing.
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.