Downpatrick kitchen extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build kitchen extensions in Downpatrick and the surrounding County Down area.
- Guide price in DownpatrickFrom £23,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT30
Local to Downpatrick
Postcode districts we cover around Downpatrick include BT30. Neighbouring towns we cover include Newtownards (18 miles), Bangor, County Down (23 miles), Banbridge (23 miles), Newry (28 miles).
For homes towards County Antrim, Castlereagh is around 18 miles away. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Who a kitchen extension suits
- Small or closed-off kitchens
- Families who want cooking, dining and living together
- Homes being prepared for sale or a long-term stay
Guide prices for Downpatrick
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Downpatrick we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Downpatrick: £1,550 to £3,010 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £23,000 – £27,500 | £27,000 – £34,500 | £34,000 – £45,500 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £30,500 – £36,500 | £36,000 – £46,000 | £45,500 – £60,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £43,000 – £51,000 | £50,500 – £64,000 | £63,500 – £84,500 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning and approvals in Downpatrick
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.
In Northern Ireland building control is run by the councils under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). We submit full plans or a building notice and book the inspections through to completion.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
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
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.
Your questions about a kitchen extension in Downpatrick
Will my neighbours in Downpatrick 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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Downpatrick?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Downpatrick?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Can you fit a kitchen I buy elsewhere?
Yes. We can fit it or work with your supplier’s fitters. We need the layout early so that drains, services and lighting are in the right place.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,550 to £3,010 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £36,000 to £46,000 in Downpatrick, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Downpatrick
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.