Bungalow extensions in Newry: design, approvals and build
Thinking about a bungalow extension for your Newry home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in NewryFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT35
Covering Newry
Site visits are available across Newry (BT35). Neighbouring towns we cover include Banbridge (12 miles), Downpatrick (28 miles), Newtownards (39 miles), Bangor, County Down (43 miles).
Northern Ireland's housing ranges from city terraces to large numbers of detached houses and bungalows on rural plots, many in render, where single-storey extensions fit easily.
Do I need planning permission in Newry?
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 lets some single-storey rear extensions go ahead without planning permission, up to 3 m on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 m on a detached house, within height and boundary limits. Larger, side and two-storey extensions normally need planning permission from the council, and building control approval is separate.
In a conservation area or area of townscape character the permitted development rights are more limited, listed homes need listed building consent, and if rights have been removed by a condition, any extension needs an application.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of NI Water, which we check during design.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Where work is on or close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with your neighbour in writing before work starts.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Who a bungalow extension suits
- Homeowners planning for later life
- Bungalows on larger plots
- Families wanting more space on one floor
Bungalow roofs are often hipped, which makes tying in an extension roof a careful job. We draw the roof junction early because it drives both the look and the cost.
Guide prices for Newry
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Newry we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Newry: £1,500 to £2,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £22,500 – £27,500 | £26,000 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £44,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £36,000 – £43,500 | £42,000 – £55,000 | £53,500 – £70,500 |
| L-shape 35 m² | £52,500 – £63,500 | £61,500 – £80,000 | £78,000 – £102,500 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Newry home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Newry
Do you cover all of Newry?
Yes. We cover Newry and the surrounding parts of County Down. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Newry?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Newry, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
How much does a bungalow extension cost?
Our guide range for single-storey work is about £1,500 to £2,920 per m² including VAT. Going upwards is priced after a structural survey.
Is it better to extend sideways or upwards?
Sideways and rearwards is usually simpler, cheaper and keeps single-level living. Upwards saves garden but means stairs, more structure and planning permission.
Book a free site visit in Newry
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.