Newtownards orangery extensions, designed and built
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build orangery extensions in Newtownards and the surrounding County Down area.
- 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
Planning and approvals 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.
Orangery extension prices in Newtownards
Prices below are for Newtownards, using the Northern Ireland factor of ×0.86. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Newtownards: £2,060 to £3,870 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £25,500 – £31,500 | £28,500 – £36,500 | £35,000 – £46,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £33,000 – £40,000 | £38,500 – £48,500 | £46,500 – £62,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £49,500 – £60,000 | £57,500 – £72,500 | £70,000 – £93,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Extensions in and around Newtownards
Site visits are available across Newtownards (BT23). Neighbouring towns we cover include Bangor, County Down (5 miles), Downpatrick (18 miles), Banbridge (29 miles), Newry (39 miles).
In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
Who an orangery extension suits
- Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
- Period and detached houses with a garden view
- Those who want daylight without overheating
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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Your questions about an orangery extension in Newtownards
Do you cover all of Newtownards?
Yes. We cover Newtownards and the surrounding parts of County Down. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Newtownards?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery has a solid roof perimeter with a central lantern and more solid wall, so it is warmer and more like a room. A conservatory is mostly glass. Building regulations treat a heated orangery joined to the house as an extension.
Will an orangery be too hot in summer?
Not if it is designed with solar-control glass, a solid perimeter and ventilation. We size the lantern and opening vents with that in mind.
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.