Wraparound extensions for homes in North Shields
A wraparound extension in North Shields starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in North ShieldsFrom £32,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30
Included in a typical project
- Survey, design and 3D layout options
- Full internal finish or kitchen-ready shell
- Party wall notice support (England and Wales)
- Structural design for the corner and openings
- Foundations, drainage and any manhole relocation
The corner is where wraparounds succeed or fail. We usually use a single steel goalpost or a corner post hidden in a pier, and set the glazing so the new room reads as one space rather than two boxes.
Planning and approvals in North Shields
In England a wraparound extension is assessed as both a side and a rear extension, and the combination usually falls outside permitted development, so most need a householder planning application (£548 from 1 April 2026).
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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).
Local to North Shields
Across NE25, NE26, NE27, NE29, NE30, NE33, we can visit, measure and advise. We also work in nearby Tynemouth (1 mile), South Shields (1 mile), Whitley Bay (2 miles), Jarrow (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 should I budget for a wraparound extension in North Shields?
Prices below are for North 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 North Shields: £1,820 to £3,370 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £37,500 – £48,000 | £47,500 – £61,000 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £45,500 – £55,000 | £52,000 – £66,000 | £65,500 – £84,500 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £58,000 – £70,000 | £66,500 – £84,500 | £84,000 – £108,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
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
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
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.
Your questions about a wraparound extension in North Shields
Do you cover all of North Shields?
Yes. We cover North 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 wraparound extension in North 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 North 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.
Do wraparound extensions need planning permission?
Usually, yes. In England the side element counts as a side extension and the rear element as a rear extension, and the combination normally falls outside permitted development. A householder application costs £548 in England from 1 April 2026.
Is a wraparound better than a side return alone?
It adds far more space, but costs more and needs planning permission more often. Our comparison guide sets the two side by side.
Book a free site visit in North 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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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.