What is a glazed extension?
A glazed or contemporary extension uses large panes of glass, slim aluminium frames and modern cladding to create a bright room that contrasts with the original house. Frameless corners, structural glass roofs and minimal sliding doors are typical features.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Whitley Bay?
In Whitley Bay, a glazed extension typically costs £2,500–£3,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 18 m² project that is roughly £45,000–£68,500. The guide for Whitley Bay reflects typical costs in the North East, roughly 10% below the UK-wide figure. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (13 m²) | £32,500–£49,500 |
| Typical project (18 m²) | £45,000–£68,500 |
| Larger project (25 m²) | £62,500–£95,000 |
| Rate per m² | £2,500–£3,800 |
What moves the price most:
- Lighting and finishes
- Overheating and energy design
- Cladding material
- Access for large glass panels
Use the guide price tool to see how size and specification change the figure, then ask for a written, itemised quote.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed extension in Whitley Bay?
Whether you need planning permission depends on your house and its location in England. In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control service or a registered building control approver. The work is inspected at key stages, such as foundations, drainage and insulation, and a completion certificate is issued at the end.
At the survey we check your house’s planning history and any restrictions, and tell you which route applies.
What we handle
Handled as part of most glazed extensions:
- Electrics, heating and finishes
- Cladding or render finish
- Large-format sliding doors and fixed glazing
- Structural design for steel frames and glass supports
- Building control sign-off
- Foundations, walls and insulated roof
How long does it take?
Expect 12 to 16 weeks on site; glazing lead times can be 6 to 10 weeks. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 3 to 4 months, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Whitley Bay
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
We work across Whitley Bay and neighbouring areas such as North Shields, Tynemouth and South Shields. Postcodes we cover in Whitley Bay include NE26.
How it works
- 01
Visit and measured survey
A free visit to understand the project, check access and take measurements.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Build and handover
Work follows the agreed programme, with inspections along the way and a completion certificate at the end.
Questions about glazed extensions in Whitley Bay
Is VAT charged?
Yes, VAT at the standard 20% rate applies to extensions. Our guide prices include it.
Who approves a glazed extension in Whitley Bay?
Planning matters in Whitley Bay go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
Can large glass panels be lifted in?
Some need a crane or glass-lifting robot. We plan access during design.
How long do large glass panels take to arrive?
Often 6 to 10 weeks after final measurements, so we order them as soon as the structure is built.
How much does a glazed extension cost in Whitley Bay?
In Whitley Bay, a glazed extension typically costs £2,500–£3,800 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 18 m² project comes to roughly £45,000–£68,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.