Two-storey extensions in South Shields
Everything for a two-storey extension in South Shields, in one place: types, guide prices for North East England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.
South Shields at a glance
- Postcode districts
- NE33 and NE34
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Price region
- North East England
- Nearest towns
- Tynemouth (1.4 miles), North Shields (1.4 miles), Jarrow (2.4 miles), Whitley Bay (2.9 miles)
- Distance to Newcastle upon Tyne
- about 7.4 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 NE33 and NE34 in and around South Shields, along with neighbouring Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.
Extensions available in South Shields
Two-storey rear extensions
Design, approvals and build for South Shields homes. Guide from £50,500.
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Two-storey side extensions
For homes in South Shields: typical guide from £77,500.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
Our North East England guide starts at £108,500 for this type.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
For homes in South Shields: typical guide from £65,000.
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Extensions over a garage
Guide from £28,500 in South Shields, including VAT.
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First-floor extensions
For homes in South Shields: typical guide from £22,500.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Our North East England guide starts at £50,500 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
For homes in South Shields: typical guide from £77,500.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Design, approvals and build for South Shields homes. Guide from £50,500 (before kitchen units).
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Design, approvals and build for South Shields homes. Guide from £50,500 (plus en-suite).
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in South Shields 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.
Also available in Tyne and Wear
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for South Shields
South 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 South Shields
Do you cover South Shields?
Yes. We cover South Shields (NE33 and NE34) and the surrounding area, including Tynemouth and North Shields. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in South 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 South Shields do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Tynemouth (1.4 miles), North Shields (1.4 miles) and Jarrow (2.4 miles), and the rest of Tyne and Wear.