Extension plans and drawings across Gateshead
For Gateshead homeowners we handle extension plans and drawings, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in GatesheadFrom £1,050 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale2–6 weeks for drawings
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8
Planning rules that apply in Gateshead
In England the main routes are permitted development (ideally confirmed with a lawful development certificate, £274), larger home extension prior approval (£249, 42 days) and a householder planning application (£548, normally 8 weeks), with council fees as set from 1 April 2026.
The planning position for a specific Gateshead 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 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.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Local to Gateshead
Our survey diary covers Gateshead, including NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE8, NE99. Nearby, we also take on projects in Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile), Felling (1 mile), Gosforth (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles).
Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Design and approval fees for Gateshead
Guide fees for Gateshead including VAT, using our North East England factor of ×0.91. Council and building control charges are not included.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Measured survey and planning drawings | £1,050 – £2,050 |
| Standard | Planning drawings plus building regulations drawings | £2,000 – £3,500 |
| Premium | Full pack with structural calculations and 3D visuals | £3,050 – £5,050 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Included in a typical project
- Planning drawings: existing and proposed plans and elevations, site and location plans
- Measured survey of the house and garden
- Building regulations drawings and specification
- Two or three layout options to compare
- Structural calculations from an engineer (full pack)
The most expensive changes are the ones made after the steel is ordered. A good design stage settles layout, heights, glazing and services on paper, so the build price is firm.
Our process, step by step
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
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 answered
How long does this take for a Gateshead home?
2–6 weeks for drawings, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Do you cover all of Gateshead?
Yes. We cover Gateshead and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with in Gateshead?
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.
How much do extension plans cost?
Our design packs range from about £1,050 to £5,050 including VAT, from planning drawings only to a full pack with building regulations drawings, structural calculations and 3D views. Council fees are separate.
Do I need an architect?
Not necessarily. For most extensions an experienced designer or architectural technologist is enough. For listed buildings or complex sites an architect’s input can help.
Book a free site visit in Gateshead
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.