Bungalow extensions in Newtownabbey
Newtownabbey homeowners can use us for the whole bungalow extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in NewtownabbeyFrom £22,500 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT3, BT14, BT15, BT36, BT37
What we take care of
- Roof designs that tie into the existing hipped or gable roof
- Structural survey before any upward extension
- Level thresholds and accessible layouts
- Planning application where needed
- Single-storey extension options assessed first
Covering Newtownabbey
Our survey diary covers Newtownabbey, including BT3, BT14, BT15, BT36, BT37. We also work in nearby Belfast (4 miles), Carrickfergus (6 miles), Castlereagh (6 miles), Lisburn (11 miles).
For homes towards County Down, Bangor, County Down is around 10 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Homes in conservation areas, areas of townscape character and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Building close to a public sewer needs the agreement of NI Water, which we check during design.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
How much does a bungalow extension cost in Newtownabbey?
These guide figures apply our Northern Ireland adjustment (×0.86) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Newtownabbey: £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 |
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From first visit to completion
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about bungalow extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Newtownabbey?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a bungalow extension in Newtownabbey?
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.
Will my neighbours in Newtownabbey be involved?
If a planning application is needed, the council notifies neighbours. Where work is close to a shared boundary, we agree access and protection with them in writing.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Newtownabbey
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.