Single-storey rear extensions for homes in South Shields
Our design and build teams take on single-storey extensions in South Shields, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in South ShieldsFrom £19,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE29, NE30, NE32, NE33, NE34
Extensions in and around South Shields
Site visits are available across South Shields (NE29, NE30, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE35). The same team covers Tynemouth (1 mile), North Shields (1 mile), Jarrow (2 miles), Whitley Bay (3 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Northumberland, Cramlington is around 9 miles away. Across the North East, houses often have rear yards or modest gardens, so compact, well-lit single-storey extensions make the biggest difference.
Do I need planning permission in South Shields?
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.
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).
How much does a single-storey extension cost in South Shields?
Prices below are for South Shields, 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 South Shields: £1,590 to £3,090 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,000 – £22,500 | £22,000 – £28,500 | £28,000 – £37,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £31,500 – £37,500 | £37,000 – £47,500 | £47,000 – £62,000 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £47,500 – £56,000 | £55,500 – £71,000 | £70,500 – £93,000 |
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Included in a typical project
- Building regulations drawings and structural calculations
- Measured survey and design
- Foundations, drainage and groundworks
- Walls, steel beams and the new opening into the house
- Flat or pitched roof, rooflights or lantern
Depth is the big decision. Every extra metre adds floor area but also takes garden and can push you out of permitted development. We draw the room at two or three depths so you can see the trade-off in space, light and cost before anything is fixed.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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 single-storey extension in South Shields
Do you cover all of South Shields?
Yes. We cover South Shields and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a single-storey extension in South Shields?
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 South Shields 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.
Will I need a steel beam?
Almost always. Opening up the rear wall to join the new room to the house needs a beam, usually steel, sized by a structural engineer. It is included in our quotes.
How deep can a single-storey rear extension be without planning permission?
In England, up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Through the larger home extension prior approval scheme those depths rise to 6 m and 8 m. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland use their own rules, which we check for your address.
Book a free site visit in South Shields
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.