Porch extensions across Felling
Thinking about a porch extension for your Felling 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 FellingFrom £3,600 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Build time2–4 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE1, NE6, NE8, NE9, NE10
Local to Felling
Postcode districts we cover around Felling include NE1, NE6, NE8, NE9, NE10, NE99. The same team covers Gateshead (1 mile), Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles), Hebburn (3 miles), Wallsend (3 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards County Durham, Chester-le-Street is around 7 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 rules that apply in Felling
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² measured externally, no part is over 3 m high, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a road.
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 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 porch extension in Felling?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Felling we use our North East England factor (×0.91). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Small brick or glazed porch, up to 3 m² | £3,600 – £5,950 |
| Standard | Brick porch with tiled roof and composite door | £5,450 – £8,650 |
| Premium | Larger porch with WC or oak frame and premium glazing | £8,150 – £13,650 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Who a porch extension suits
- Front doors that open straight into a living room
- Homes wanting better kerb appeal
- Busy hallways with no storage
Proportion matters on a porch more than on any other extension, because it is at the front. We match the roof pitch and brick and keep the front door in proportion with the house windows.
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Your questions about a porch extension in Felling
Do you cover all of Felling?
Yes. We cover Felling and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a porch extension take to build in Felling?
On site, typically 2 to 4 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 2–8 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Felling?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How much does a porch cost?
Our guide range is about £3,600 to £13,650 including VAT, depending on size, materials and whether it includes a WC.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
In England a porch is usually permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 m² (measured externally), no part is higher than 3 m, and no part is within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway. Other nations have similar but separate rules.
Book a free site visit in Felling
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.