County Durham · England

Two-storey extensions in Peterlee

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

Peterlee at a glance

Postcode districts
SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29
Area
County Durham, England
Price region
North East England
Nearest towns
Seaham (5.4 miles), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles), Hartlepool (7.2 miles), Houghton-le-Spring (7.5 miles)
Distance to Darlington
about 18.4 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.

We cover postcode districts SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29 in and around Peterlee, along with neighbouring Seaham, Hetton-le-Hole and Hartlepool.

Extensions available in Peterlee

Which type suits your house?

If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in Peterlee, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

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Rules for Peterlee

Peterlee 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 Peterlee

Do you cover Peterlee?

Yes. We cover Peterlee (SR8, TS27, TS28 and TS29) and the surrounding area, including Seaham and Hetton-le-Hole. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Peterlee?

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 Peterlee do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Seaham (5.4 miles), Hetton-le-Hole (6 miles) and Hartlepool (7.2 miles), and the rest of County Durham.

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