What is a porch?
A porch is a small extension built around the front door, giving a lobby for coats and shoes and stopping draughts reaching the hall. Most are brick with a pitched tiled roof to match the house, though glazed and timber porches are also common.
How much does a porch cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, a porch typically costs £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). The guide for Newcastle upon Tyne 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 |
|---|---|
| From a 3 m² porch to a small front extension | £5,750–£14,500 |
| Higher specification | £14,500–£18,000 |
What moves the price most:
- Moving meters, drains or the doorbell and lighting
- Brick matching
- Size and roof style
- Whether building regulations apply
For a figure based on your own measurements, try the guide price tool, then book a free home visit for a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for a porch in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Here is how the rules work for a porch in England. In England a porch is permitted development if its ground floor area is no more than 3 square metres, no part is over 3 metres high and it is at least 2 metres from a boundary next to a road.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
We check this for your address before design work starts, so there are no surprises later.
What we handle
Handled as part of most porches:
- Electrics for lighting
- Design to match the house
- Foundations and brickwork
- Plastering and decoration
- Roof and guttering
- Front door and windows
How long does it take?
Build time is typically 2 to 4 weeks on site. Design and approvals come first and typically take 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the approval route.
Building in Newcastle upon Tyne
Across the North East, colliery-era terraces and newer estates sit side by side, so the right project depends on the house type.
From NE1 outwards, we take on projects throughout Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Drawings and written quote
We prepare the design and give you a written, itemised quote with inclusions and exclusions.
- 03
Approvals
Planning or permitted development confirmation, building regulations and any party wall matters.
- 04
Construction and completion
We build, put right any snags and hand over the building control certificate.
Questions about porches in Newcastle upon Tyne
Can you move the gas or electric meter?
Meters belong to the supplier or network operator. We coordinate their move as part of the job, which can add time.
Who approves a porch in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Planning matters in Newcastle upon Tyne go to the council covering your address, and the work needs building control approval. We prepare and submit the applications for you.
Can I have a toilet in my porch?
A downstairs toilet usually needs a larger front extension, a drainage connection and building regulations approval.
How much does a porch cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, a porch typically costs £5,750–£14,500 from a 3 m² porch to a small front extension, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
Does a porch need building regulations?
In England and Wales a ground-level porch under 30 square metres is usually exempt if the front door stays in place and the glazing meets safety standards. In Scotland the exemption is much smaller (around 8 square metres, with no new opening into the house). If the front door is removed, approval is needed. We check this for your design.