Conservatory replacement extensions in Newcastle upon Tyne: design, approvals and build
Newcastle upon Tyne homeowners can use us for the whole conservatory replacement project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Newcastle upon TyneFrom £18,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8
What should I budget for a conservatory replacement in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Prices below are for Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: £1,680 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £18,000 – £22,000 | £19,500 – £25,500 | £25,000 – £32,000 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £23,500 – £28,500 | £27,000 – £35,500 | £35,000 – £45,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £33,500 – £40,500 | £39,000 – £50,500 | £50,000 – £64,000 |
Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Newcastle upon Tyne
Across NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8, NE99, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Gateshead (1 mile), Gosforth (2 miles), Felling (2 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
Cramlington, in Northumberland, is roughly 8 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and also on our list. 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 rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
The planning position for a specific Newcastle upon Tyne address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
What we take care of
- Trial holes to check the existing foundations
- Opening widened into the house if wanted
- New or upgraded foundations
- Glazing and doors to suit the new room
- Removal and disposal of the old conservatory
A replacement is a chance to rethink the shape. Many conservatories are oddly proportioned; for a similar cost the new room can often be squarer, wider or better connected to the kitchen.
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Conservatory replacement questions answered
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 long does a conservatory replacement take to build in Newcastle upon Tyne?
On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Newcastle upon Tyne be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Can I keep the existing base?
Sometimes, but conservatory bases are often too shallow for solid walls. Trial holes tell us before we confirm the price.
Does replacing a conservatory need planning permission?
A solid replacement is treated as a new extension, so it must meet the permitted development limits or get planning permission, and it always needs building regulations approval.
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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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.