Bungalow extensions in Newcastle upon Tyne: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build bungalow extensions in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.
- Guide price in Newcastle upon TyneFrom £23,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey often permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8
Covering Newcastle upon Tyne
Our survey diary covers Newcastle upon Tyne, including NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8, NE99. Neighbouring towns we cover include Gateshead (1 mile), Gosforth (2 miles), Felling (2 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
For homes towards Northumberland, Cramlington is around 8 miles away. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Do I need planning permission in Newcastle upon Tyne?
In England a single-storey extension to a bungalow follows the normal permitted development limits (3 m or 4 m, or 6 m and 8 m through prior approval). Adding a first floor always needs planning permission.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
When a bungalow extension makes sense
- Homeowners planning for later life
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Families wanting more space on one floor
Bungalow extension prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
These guide figures apply our North East England adjustment (×0.91) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Newcastle upon Tyne: £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £23,500 – £29,000 | £27,500 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £38,000 – £46,000 | £44,500 – £58,000 | £56,500 – £74,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £55,500 – £67,000 | £65,000 – £84,500 | £82,500 – £108,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
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
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Newcastle upon Tyne
Do I need building regulations approval in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We cover Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Can I extend a bungalow without planning permission?
In England a single-storey rear extension to a bungalow follows the same permitted development limits as a house: 3 m or 4 m, or up to 6 m or 8 m through prior approval. Adding a storey always needs planning permission.
Book a free site visit in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.