Porch extensions for homes in Tyne and Wear
Planning a porch extension in Tyne and Wear? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide priceFrom £3,600 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually permitted development under 3 m²
- Towns covered15
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Tyne and Wear
What should I budget for a porch extension in Tyne and Wear?
Prices below are for Tyne and Wear, using the North East England factor of ×0.91. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
| 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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
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.
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).
Included in a typical project
- Tiled, slate or flat roof
- Brick, render or oak frame walls
- Planning check against the porch limits
- Front door, glazing and electrics
- Design to suit the house style
- Foundations and drainage for rainwater
Local to Tyne and Wear
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear include Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn. The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
From first visit to completion
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Your questions about a porch extension in Tyne and Wear
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear?
Yes, across the whole of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Tyne and Wear?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Tyne and Wear, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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 Tyne and Wear
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.