Tyne and Wear · England

Two-storey extensions in North Shields

Homeowners in North Shields can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.

North Shields at a glance

Postcode districts
NE29 and NE30
Area
Tyne and Wear, England
Price region
North East England
Nearest towns
Tynemouth (0.9 miles), South Shields (1.4 miles), Whitley Bay (1.6 miles), Jarrow (2.9 miles)
Distance to Newcastle upon Tyne
about 7.2 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.

North Shields sits about 7.2 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Closer to home, Tynemouth is 0.9 miles away and South Shields 1.4 miles.

Extensions available in North Shields

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in North Shields we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for North Shields

North Shields 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 North Shields

Do you cover North Shields?

Yes. We cover North Shields (NE29 and NE30) and the surrounding area, including Tynemouth and South Shields. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in North Shields?

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 North Shields do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Tynemouth (0.9 miles), South Shields (1.4 miles) and Whitley Bay (1.6 miles), and the rest of Tyne and Wear.

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