Two-storey wraparound extensions in South Shields

Useful details for planning a two-storey wraparound extension in South Shields.

Postcode districts: NE33 and NE34
County / area: Tyne and Wear, England
Price region: North East England
Guide price: £108,500–£148,500 (£1,940–£2,660 per m²)
Approval route: Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England.
Nearest towns: Tynemouth (1.4 miles), North Shields (1.4 miles), Jarrow (2.4 miles)
Distance to Newcastle upon Tyne: about 7.4 miles
First visit: Free, no obligation

About a two-storey wraparound extension

A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above. In England it needs planning permission, because the side part is more than one storey.

We cover postcode districts NE33 and NE34 in and around South Shields, along with neighbouring Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.

What it costs in South Shields

A guide price for South Shields: around £108,500–£148,500 for an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). That works out at £1,940–£2,660 per m² of new floor space, including VAT at 20%. The fastest way to a firmer number is a free site visit, after which we price the design stage in writing.

Spec	Per m²	An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential	£1,780–£2,440 per m²	£99,500–£137,000
Standard	£1,940–£2,660 per m²	£108,500–£148,500
Premium	£2,320–£3,190 per m²	£130,000–£178,500

Planning and building regulations in South Shields

In England, a two-storey wraparound extension needs householder planning permission, because any extension beyond a side wall must be single storey to be permitted development. The application costs £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Councils weigh the side part against the street scene and the rear part against neighbours' light and outlook, and should decide within 8 weeks of validation.

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 South Shields homes

The corner post

At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.

Two roofs that meet

A wraparound needs the side roof and rear roof to join cleanly, often with a valley or hip where they meet. Getting pitches and ridge heights right keeps rainwater moving and avoids a bulky mass at the back corner, which neighbours and planners notice.

How we'd run your project

Visit and first ideas
One of our team visits your house in South Shields, checks the walls, roof and drains, and sketches out options with you.
Get it approved
Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for South Shields and deal with any questions from the planning officer.
Detail and price
Construction drawings, engineer's calculations and building control sign-off, then a written fixed price for the build.
Build and sign-off
Vetted teams working under S&K build the extension, and we arrange the building control completion certificate at the end.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in South Shields

Which postcodes do you cover around South Shields?

We cover South Shields (NE33 and NE34) and nearby places including Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. The first site visit is free.

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey wraparound extension in South Shields?

South Shields is in England, so England planning rules apply. Planning permission is needed: the side part takes it outside permitted development in England. If in doubt, a lawful development certificate or a planning application gives you certainty before you build.

How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in South Shields?

Our guide for North East England, which covers South Shields, is £1,940–£2,660 per m² including VAT. A typical project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £108,500–£148,500. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Can I stay at home during a wraparound extension?

Many people do, but a wraparound affects two sides of the house and usually the kitchen, so there will be weeks without a full kitchen. We plan a temporary kitchen, keep a route through the house and seal off the work area. For some families, moving out while the rear wall is opened up is easier.

How much floor space does a wraparound extension add?

It depends on the width of the side plot and the depth at the rear. Our guide prices are based on a typical wraparound with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space). Yours may be larger or smaller, and the measured survey shows what your plot can take.

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The quickest next step is a visit. We'll look at your house in South Shields and give you an honest view of the options.