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Two-storey extension cost in North East

North East build costs run at 85% of the UK national average, across councils including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Middlesbrough. A 20m² example at mid-range spec: £63,204–£85,512. Adjust the size and spec below for your project.

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Two-storey extension cost by size and spec in North East

SizeBasicMid-rangePremium
15£32,919–£44,537£47,403–£64,134£67,886–£91,846
20£43,892–£59,383£63,204–£85,512£90,515–£122,461
30£65,838–£89,075£94,806–£128,268£135,772–£183,692

Does a two-storey extension need planning permission?

Council planning fees in North East

Each council sets its own fees and decision times. See your council’s page for the exact figures.

Two-storey extension cost in other regions

Cost bands refreshed quarterly from published 2026 UK cost guides.