An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. In Consett, a town of about 29,000 people in County Durham, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- DH8
- Location
- 12 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Consett involve?
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Building control completion
- Planning route check and drawings
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
Which rules apply in Consett?
Here is what usually applies to a Consett job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 7 or more sharers is a sui generis large HMO and normally needs planning permission.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Consett before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Consett?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £32,200 – £55,200 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,650 – £3,700 | m² |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Consett follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 8–14 weeks on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Consett landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Moving to more sharers with consent
- A kitchen too small for the number of sharers
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Consett
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
Which postcodes in Consett do you work in?
All of them, including DH8, and the surrounding parts of County Durham.
Which council covers HMOs in Consett?
Consett is covered by Durham County Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in Consett?
Our guide ranges for North East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Extensions for extra rooms near Consett
- Stanley · 5 mi
- Newburn · 10 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 10 mi
- Durham · 11 mi
- Gateshead · 12 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 12 mi
- All of County Durham