Whitley Bay kitchen extensions, designed and built
Whitley Bay homeowners can use us for the whole kitchen extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Whitley BayFrom £24,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30
Local to Whitley Bay
Our survey diary covers Whitley Bay, including NE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30. The same team covers North Shields (2 miles), Tynemouth (2 miles), South Shields (3 miles), Jarrow (4 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Northumberland, Cramlington is around 6 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.
Planning and approvals in Whitley Bay
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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).
What we take care of
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Whitley Bay?
Prices below are for Whitley Bay, 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 Whitley Bay: £1,640 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £24,500 – £29,000 | £28,500 – £36,500 | £36,000 – £48,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £38,500 | £38,000 – £48,500 | £48,000 – £64,000 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £45,500 – £54,000 | £53,500 – £68,000 | £67,500 – £89,500 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What happens next
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
We visit your Whitley Bay home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
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
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.
Questions people ask about kitchen extensions
Who do I contract with for a kitchen extension in Whitley Bay?
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.
Will my neighbours in Whitley Bay 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.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Whitley Bay?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,640 to £3,180 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £38,000 to £48,500 in Whitley Bay, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Whitley Bay
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.