Newtownards glass extensions, designed and built
Thinking about a glass extension for your Newtownards 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 NewtownardsFrom £25,500 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT23
Do I need planning permission in Newtownards?
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.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
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.
Working in Newtownards
Postcode districts we cover around Newtownards include BT23. The same team covers Bangor, County Down (5 miles), Downpatrick (18 miles), Banbridge (29 miles), Newry (39 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards County Antrim, Castlereagh is around 8 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Guide prices for Newtownards
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Newtownards we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Newtownards: £2,580 to £4,990 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 m × 4 m 8 m² | £25,500 – £31,000 | £25,500 – £32,500 | £29,500 – £40,000 |
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £30,500 – £37,500 | £36,000 – £45,500 | £44,000 – £60,000 |
| 3 m × 6 m 18 m² | £46,000 – £56,000 | £54,000 – £68,500 | £66,500 – £90,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Included in a typical project
- Steel or glass beams and slim-frame glazing
- Solar-control and low-energy glass specification
- Planning drawings that show the glass detail
- Drainage details for frameless roofs
- Design with specialist glazing input
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Newtownards
Who do I contract with for a glass extension in Newtownards?
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 Newtownards, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Newtownards 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.
Are glass extensions cold in winter?
Modern double or triple glazing with warm-edge spacers and underfloor heating keeps them comfortable. They are not as warm as a solid room, and we explain the trade-off honestly.
How much does a glass extension cost?
Our guide range is about £2,580 to £4,990 per m² including VAT, because structural glass is made to order. A 12 m² standard-spec glass extension is typically £36,000 to £45,500 in Newtownards.
Book a free site visit in Newtownards
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.