Bangor, County Down wraparound extensions, designed and built
Planning a wraparound extension in Bangor, County Down? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide price in Bangor, County DownFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT19, BT20
Who a wraparound extension suits
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
The corner is where wraparounds succeed or fail. We usually use a single steel goalpost or a corner post hidden in a pier, and set the glazing so the new room reads as one space rather than two boxes.
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.
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.
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.
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Bangor, County Down?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Bangor, County Down we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Bangor, County Down: £1,720 to £3,180 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact L-shape 18 m² | £30,500 – £37,500 | £35,500 – £45,000 | £44,500 – £57,500 |
| Medium L-shape 25 m² | £43,000 – £52,000 | £49,000 – £62,500 | £62,000 – £80,000 |
| Large L-shape 32 m² | £55,000 – £66,500 | £63,000 – £80,000 | £79,500 – £102,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Covering Bangor, County Down
Across BT19, BT20, we can visit, measure and advise. 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. Northern Ireland's housing ranges from city terraces to large numbers of detached houses and bungalows on rural plots, many in render, where single-storey extensions fit easily.
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
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about wraparound extensions
Do you cover all of Bangor, County Down?
Yes, across the whole of Bangor, County Down. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Bangor, County Down?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for a wraparound extension in Bangor, County Down?
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.
How much does a wraparound extension cost?
Our guide range is about £1,720 to £3,180 per m² including VAT. A 25 m² standard-spec wraparound typically lands around £49,000 to £62,500 in Bangor, County Down before design and council fees.
Is a wraparound better than a side return alone?
It adds far more space, but costs more and needs planning permission more often. Our comparison guide sets the two side by side.
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.