Extensions over a garage in Bangor, County Down
Bangor, County Down homeowners can use us for the whole over-garage extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in Bangor, County DownFrom £20,500 inc VAT
- PlanningPermission from the council needed
- Build time12–18 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT19, BT20
Planning rules that apply in Bangor, County Down
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.
What should I budget for an over-garage extension in Bangor, County Down?
For Bangor, County Down 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 Bangor, County Down: £1,550 to £2,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over a single garage 12 m² | £20,500 – £25,500 | £21,500 – £28,000 | £27,500 – £35,500 |
| Over a large single garage 16 m² | £24,500 – £30,500 | £28,500 – £37,500 | £37,000 – £47,000 |
| Over a double garage 24 m² | £37,000 – £45,500 | £43,000 – £56,000 | £55,500 – £70,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Included in a typical project
- Strengthening or rebuilding the garage walls if needed
- New floor structure, walls and roof
- Design and householder planning application
- Insulation, electrics, heating and finish
- Structural survey of garage walls and foundations
- Opening into the existing first floor
Fitting the new room to the existing landing is the planning puzzle inside the house. We design the connection first, then the roof, so the extension does not end up with awkward steps or a corridor through a bedroom.
Working in Bangor, County Down
We cover Bangor, County Down and the postcode districts BT19, BT20. Nearby, we also take on projects in Newtownards (5 miles), Downpatrick (23 miles), Banbridge (33 miles), Newry (43 miles).
Carrickfergus, in County Antrim, is roughly 7 miles from Bangor, County Down 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 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
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
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Over-garage extension questions answered
Will my neighbours in Bangor, County Down 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.
How long does an over-garage extension take to build in Bangor, County Down?
On site, typically 12 to 18 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–14 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Bangor, County Down, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Can my garage take the weight of a room on top?
Some can and some cannot. Many garages have a single-skin wall or shallow foundations. Our structural engineer checks this before we give a fixed price.
How much does a room over a garage cost?
Our guide range is about £1,550 to £2,920 per m² including VAT. A single-garage room of about 12 m² usually costs £21,500 to £28,000 at standard spec, more if the garage needs rebuilding.
Book a free site visit in Bangor, County Down
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.