Planning permission for extensions across Cookstown
Need planning permission for extensions in Cookstown? We survey the house, prepare what the council needs and deal with the officers until a decision is made.
- Guide price in CookstownFrom £300 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale8–13 weeks typical decision period
- Postcode districtsBT80
Do I need planning permission in Cookstown?
In Northern Ireland we check the permitted development limits for your house type and, where needed, apply to your council for planning permission, then submit full plans or a building notice to council building control.
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.
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.
Fees in Cookstown
Fees below are our Cookstown guide (×0.86, the Northern Ireland factor), including VAT. Council and building control fees are extra.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Permitted development confirmed in writing (certificate or notification) | £300 – £600 |
| Standard | Householder planning application handled | £500 – £950 |
| Premium | Application with heritage or design statements, and responses to the council | £750 – £1,400 |
Our handling fee only. Council fees are extra and are set by the Northern Ireland Executive. Drawings are priced separately.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What we take care of
- Route recommendation in writing
- Application forms, plans and supporting statements
- Planning history and constraints check for your address
- Liaison with the planning officer
- Submission and fee payment guidance
- Advice if conditions are attached or changes are requested
Covering Cookstown
Across BT80, we can visit, measure and advise. Neighbouring towns we cover include Omagh (22 miles), Strabane (30 miles).
Just over the County Londonderry border, Magherafelt is about 9 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
What happens next
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
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Cookstown
Do I need building regulations approval in Cookstown?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Cookstown 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.
Who do I contract with in Cookstown?
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.
What happens if planning is refused?
You can revise the design and reapply, or appeal. We read the officer’s report and tell you honestly which option has a better chance.
Book a free site visit in Cookstown
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
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 088 6341 or .
Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.