Side extensions in Wallsend
Planning a side extension in Wallsend? 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 price in WallsendFrom £20,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSingle storey can be permitted development
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE6, NE7, NE12, NE28, NE31
Do I need planning permission in Wallsend?
In England a single-storey side extension can be permitted development if it is no more than 4 m high and no wider than half the width of the original house. Two-storey side extensions, and any side extension on designated land such as a conservation area, need a householder planning application.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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.
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).
Extensions in and around Wallsend
Across NE6, NE7, NE12, NE28, NE31, NE32, we can visit, measure and advise. Nearby, we also take on projects in Hebburn (1 mile), Jarrow (2 miles), Felling (3 miles), Gosforth (3 miles).
The North East has many brick terraces, colliery-era housing and post-war semis, with rear extensions and kitchen extensions the most common requests.
What we take care of
- New openings through the side wall
- Windows, doors and finishes to match
- Survey, design and street-view drawings
- Foundations near boundaries and any drains
- Planning route checked or application made
- Structure, roof tied into the house
Councils often prefer side extensions to sit slightly back from the front of the house with a lower roof, so the original building still reads clearly. We design to those principles from the start to avoid redesigns.
What should I budget for a side extension in Wallsend?
Prices below are for Wallsend, 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 Wallsend: £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m × 5 m 12 m² | £20,000 – £24,500 | £22,000 – £29,000 | £28,000 – £37,500 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £28,500 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £43,500 | £42,500 – £56,000 |
| 3 m × 8 m 24 m² | £38,000 – £46,000 | £44,500 – £58,000 | £56,500 – £74,500 |
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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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about side extensions
How long does a side extension take to build in Wallsend?
On site, typically 10 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–14 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Wallsend 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.
Do you cover all of Wallsend?
Yes. We cover Wallsend and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I build over my driveway?
Yes, if the foundations work and you keep any parking the council requires. Drains and services under drives are common, so we check before design.
How close to the boundary can I build?
It depends on height. In England, within 2 m of a boundary the eaves must not exceed 3 m under permitted development. Building on the boundary is possible but brings party wall and maintenance access issues we plan for.
Book a free site visit in Wallsend
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.