Wraparound extensions for homes in Derry/Londonderry
Thinking about a wraparound extension for your Derry/Londonderry home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in Derry/LondonderryFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT48
Is a wraparound extension right for your house?
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Derry/Londonderry?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Derry/Londonderry we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Derry/Londonderry: £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 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning rules that apply in Derry/Londonderry
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.
Homes in conservation areas, areas of townscape character and listed buildings have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
Applications are decided by your council, which handles local planning in Northern Ireland.
Covering Derry/Londonderry
Postcode districts we cover around Derry/Londonderry include BT48. The same team covers Limavady (15 miles), Coleraine (27 miles), Magherafelt (31 miles), all within easy reach.
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
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
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Derry/Londonderry
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Derry/Londonderry, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Derry/Londonderry?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Will my neighbours in Derry/Londonderry 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 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 Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry
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.