Tyne and Wear · England

Two-storey extensions in Gosforth

Need more room in Gosforth? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Gosforth at a glance

Postcode districts
NE3, NE7, NE12 and NE13
Area
Tyne and Wear, England
Price region
North East England
Nearest towns
Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles), Gateshead (2.7 miles), Wallsend (3.3 miles), Felling (3.7 miles)
Distance to Newcastle upon Tyne
about 1.8 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 Gosforth (NE3, NE7, NE12 and NE13) and the places around it, including Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles), Gateshead (2.7 miles) and Wallsend.

Extensions available in Gosforth

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Gosforth depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.

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Rules for Gosforth

Gosforth 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.

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Questions about extensions in Gosforth

Do you cover Gosforth?

Yes. We cover Gosforth (NE3, NE7, NE12 and NE13) and the surrounding area, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Gosforth?

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 Gosforth do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles), Gateshead (2.7 miles) and Wallsend (3.3 miles), and the rest of Tyne and Wear.

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