Kitchen extensions in Newtownards: design, approvals and build
Our design and build teams take on kitchen extensions in Newtownards, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in NewtownardsFrom £23,000 inc VAT
- PlanningNI permitted development (rear 3–4 m) or planning
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT23
Local to Newtownards
Across BT23, we can visit, measure and advise. 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.
How much does a kitchen extension cost in Newtownards?
For Newtownards 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 Newtownards: £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 rules that apply 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.
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.
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.
What we take care of
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
How the project works
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.
Questions people ask about kitchen extensions
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.
How long does a kitchen extension take to build in Newtownards?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a kitchen 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 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 Newtownards, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
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.