North Shields, Tyne and Wear
Wraparound extension in North Shields
Wraparound extension in North Shields: an L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
North Shields sits in Tyne and Wear, with postcode districts including NE26, NE29 and NE30. Wraparound projects around North Shields 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 North Shields?
For North Shields 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 |
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 North Shields?
Planning for a wraparound extension in North Shields follows the English householder rules.
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 North Shields like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of North Shields. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in North Shields 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Wraparound extensions near North Shields
Close by, we work in Tynemouth, about 0.9 miles away, and South Shields, about 1.4 miles away.
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- Wraparound extension in South Shields
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in North Shields
Is the site visit in North Shields free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in North Shields?
Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
What postcode areas do you cover around North Shields?
Including NE26, NE29 and NE30, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
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.
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.