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Two-storey extensions in Consett

From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Consett.

Consett at a glance

Postcode districts
DH8
Area
County Durham, England
Price region
North East England
Nearest towns
Annfield Plain (3.7 miles), Stanley (5.4 miles), Prudhoe (7.5 miles), Whickham (8.8 miles)
Distance to Darlington
about 25.4 miles
Approvals
Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission.

Around Consett we also work in Annfield Plain, Stanley and Prudhoe, and across the rest of County Durham. Postcode district in and near Consett: DH8.

Extensions available in Consett

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in County Durham, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.

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Rules for Consett

Consett is in England. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission. Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

The full England rules explained

Questions about extensions in Consett

Do you cover Consett?

Yes. We cover Consett (DH8) and the surrounding area, including Annfield Plain and Stanley. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Consett?

Using our North East England guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £50,500–£68,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £28,500–£41,500.

Which other places near Consett do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Annfield Plain (3.7 miles), Stanley (5.4 miles) and Prudhoe (7.5 miles), and the rest of County Durham.

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