Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
Wraparound extension in Wallsend
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 Wallsend and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Wallsend is covered from our Tyne and Wear round, including NE12, NE27 and NE28. 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 Wallsend?
Guide prices for a wraparound extension in Wallsend start from our North East England rate of £1,980–£3,240 per square metre, including VAT. 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 Wallsend?
Here is how the rules in England apply to a wraparound extension in Wallsend.
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 Wallsend like to extend?
Brick terraces, colliery houses and post-war semis make up much of Wallsend. Former mining areas often need a coal mining risk check before foundations are designed.
How a wraparound extension in Wallsend 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.
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.
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 Wallsend
Neighbouring places we cover include Hebburn (1.4 miles) and Jarrow (2.1 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Wallsend
Is the site visit in Wallsend free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
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.
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 Wallsend?
Including NE12, NE27 and NE28, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Wallsend?
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.
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.