Wraparound extensions in Omagh: design, approvals and build
Omagh homeowners can use us for the whole wraparound extension project: survey, design, planning or permitted development checks, building regulations and the build itself.
- Guide price in OmaghFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually needs planning permission
- Build time14–20 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBT78
Covering Omagh
Postcode districts we cover around Omagh include BT78. Nearby, we also take on projects in Strabane (16 miles), Cookstown (22 miles).
In Northern Ireland, extension projects follow the NI planning rules and council building control, which we account for from the first survey.
What should I budget for a wraparound extension in Omagh?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Omagh we use our Northern Ireland factor (×0.86). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Omagh: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
When a wraparound extension makes sense
- Families who want kitchen, dining and living in one space
- Terraced houses that want the largest ground floor possible
- Semi-detached houses with a side passage
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.
Do I need planning permission in Omagh?
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.
The planning position for a specific Omagh address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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.
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
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
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 Omagh?
Yes. We cover Omagh and the surrounding parts of County Tyrone. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Do I need building regulations approval in Omagh?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
How long does a wraparound extension take to build in Omagh?
On site, typically 14 to 20 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 8–16 weeks design and approvals.
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 Omagh 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 Omagh
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.