Stakeford · Northumberland

Part single, part two-storey extensions in Stakeford

Want to stay in Stakeford but need more space? A part single, part two-storey extension adds floor area on two levels without giving up much garden. Here's what's involved.

Useful details for planning a part single, part two-storey extension in Stakeford.

Postcode districts
NE62
County / area
Northumberland, England
Price region
North East England
Guide price
£65,000–£89,000 (£1,800–£2,480 per m²)
Approval route
It may be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall (counting any single-storey part) and stays 7 m from the rear boundary; otherwise it needs planning permission.
Nearest towns
Ashington (1.2 miles), Choppington (1.3 miles), Bedlington (2.2 miles)
Distance to Blyth
about 3.5 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a part single, part two-storey extension

A part single, part two-storey extension suits you if you want a generous ground floor but only need one extra room upstairs, or if a full two-storey design would affect a neighbour too much. You get design options that test where the two-storey part works best, the approvals your nation needs, structural design, building regulations approval and the build, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K.

We cover postcode district NE62 in and around Stakeford, along with neighbouring Ashington, Choppington and Bedlington.

What it costs in Stakeford

Most of the cost of a part single, part two-storey extension is set by its size and specification. For Stakeford and the rest of North East England, our guide is £1,800–£2,480 per m² including VAT, so about £65,000–£89,000 for a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total). Kitchens, bathroom fittings and flooring are priced separately so you can compare like with like.

SpecPer m²A 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total)
Essential£1,660–£2,280 per m²£59,500–£82,000
Standard£1,800–£2,480 per m²£65,000–£89,000
Premium£2,160–£2,970 per m²£78,000–£107,000

Planning and building regulations in Stakeford

In England, the extension can only be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall and stays at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with matching materials and roof pitch. We check the whole design against the rules, including the 50% garden coverage limit. If any part fails, or extends beyond a side wall on two floors, you need planning permission, costing £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026).

Approval in England: 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.

Building regulations: Building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end.

Design points for Stakeford homes

Light into the kitchen

The single-storey part is the place for roof lights or a lantern, which bring daylight deep into the plan. In England, glazing is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows removed, unless calculations show the house still performs, so we plan the balance early.

The roof junction

Where the single-storey roof meets the two-storey wall you need a sound weathering detail, usually a lead or similar flashing, and enough height for roof lights or a lantern. We set the roof falls and the upstairs window sill heights together so they do not clash.

How we'd run your project

  1. Visit and first ideas

    One of our team visits your house in Stakeford, checks the walls, roof and drains, and sketches out options with you.

  2. Get it approved

    Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Stakeford and deal with any questions from the planning officer.

  3. Fixed price in writing

    With approved drawings and calculations, we give you a fixed build price and a programme you can plan around.

  4. On site

    One project lead runs the job, keeps you updated and arranges inspections at each stage until completion.

Questions about part single, part two-storey extensions in Stakeford

How much does a part single, part two-storey extension cost in Stakeford?

Our guide for North East England, which covers Stakeford, is £1,800–£2,480 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) comes to about £65,000–£89,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Who handles building regulations for a project in Stakeford?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in England: building regulations approval (full plans recommended) from the council or a registered building control approver, with a completion certificate at the end. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

How long does a part single, part two-storey extension take?

Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.

Can I add roof lights to the single-storey part?

Yes. Roof lights or a lantern over the single-storey part are one of the main reasons to choose this design, as they light the middle of a deep kitchen. In England they count towards the Part L glazing allowance, normally 25% of the new floor area plus windows removed, so we balance them with the rear doors.

Can the single-storey part be deeper than the two-storey part?

With planning permission, yes, and that is often the point of the design: the ground floor projects further into the garden while the first floor stays back from neighbours. Under permitted development, the depth limits for extensions of more than one storey can apply to the whole extension, so we confirm which route applies before drawings are finalised.

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