Bedroom extensions across Newburn
Thinking about a bedroom extension for your Newburn home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in NewburnFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–22 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE5, NE15, NE21, NE40
Local to Newburn
Across NE5, NE15, NE21, NE40, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Gosforth (5 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (5 miles), Gateshead (6 miles), Felling (7 miles).
Just over the County Durham border, Stanley is about 8 miles away. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
Do I need planning permission in Newburn?
In England a two-storey rear extension is permitted development only if it projects no more than 3 m from the original rear wall, sits at least 7 m from the rear boundary, matches the roof pitch and uses obscure, non-opening side windows upstairs. Most two-storey extensions therefore go through a householder planning application, which costs £548 from 1 April 2026 and normally takes about 8 weeks.
The planning position for a specific Newburn address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What should I budget for a bedroom extension in Newburn?
Prices below are for Newburn, using the North East England factor of ×0.91. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Newburn: £1,460 to £2,910 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bedroom 12 m² | £23,500 – £29,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | £26,000 – £35,000 |
| Bedroom and en-suite 18 m² | £26,000 – £32,000 | £31,000 – £40,500 | £39,000 – £52,500 |
| Two rooms 30 m² | £43,500 – £53,500 | £51,500 – £67,000 | £65,500 – £87,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
What we take care of
- Fire safety: escape windows and smoke alarms to building regulations
- En-suite drainage and ventilation design
- Layout options: two-storey, over-garage or ground floor
- Structure, roof, insulation and finish
- Heating extended to the new rooms
- Planning drawings and application
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about bedroom extensions
Who do I contract with for a bedroom extension in Newburn?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Do you cover all of Newburn?
Yes. We cover Newburn and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Newburn?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Does an en-suite need a window?
No, but it needs mechanical extraction that meets the building regulations. We design the duct route at the drawing stage.
Can I add a ground-floor bedroom for a relative?
Yes. A ground-floor bedroom with an accessible shower room is a common request. If it will be lived in as a self-contained home, planning treats it differently, so tell us how it will be used.
Book a free site visit in Newburn
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.