Kitchen extensions for homes in Newtownabbey
If you live in Newtownabbey and want more space without moving, a kitchen extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in NewtownabbeyFrom £23,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT3, BT14, BT15, BT36, BT37
What should I budget for a kitchen extension in Newtownabbey?
For Newtownabbey we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.86, the factor we use for Northern Ireland. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Newtownabbey: £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.
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Extensions in and around Newtownabbey
Postcode districts we cover around Newtownabbey include BT3, BT14, BT15, BT36, BT37. The same team covers Belfast (4 miles), Carrickfergus (6 miles), Castlereagh (6 miles), Lisburn (11 miles), all within easy reach.
Bangor, County Down, in County Down, is roughly 10 miles from Newtownabbey and also on our list. In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
What is included
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
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.
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.
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
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Newtownabbey
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Newtownabbey?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
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.
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.
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 Newtownabbey, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
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.