An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. For a house in Stanley we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- DH9
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do extensions for extra rooms in Stanley involve?
- Building control completion
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Planning route check and drawings
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
Which rules apply in Stanley?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Stanley before we price.
- 3–6 unrelated sharers is use class C4; changing from a family house is usually permitted development unless an Article 4 direction applies.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
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 Stanley 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 Stanley?
| 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 Stanley 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 Stanley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stanley:
- Adding a ground-floor room
- Moving to more sharers with consent
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in Stanley
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Do you cover all of Stanley?
Yes. We work across Stanley and the DH9 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Chester-le-Street, Consett, Gateshead.
Which council covers HMOs in Stanley?
Stanley 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 Stanley?
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 Stanley
- Chester-le-Street · 5 mi
- Consett · 5 mi
- Gateshead · 8 mi
- Washington · 8 mi
- Felling · 8 mi
- Durham · 8 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Stanley
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- Communal kitchen refits in Stanley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Stanley
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