Belfast, County Antrim
Bungalow rear extension in Belfast
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Belfast? Single-storey rear extensions that keep everything on one level. Our team handles the drawings, the planning route and the build, and your contract is with one company throughout.
Belfast is covered from our County Antrim round, including BT3, BT5, BT7 and BT9. For Belfast bungalows we design the roof first, because the low eaves decide the height of the new room.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a bungalow rear extension cost in Belfast?
A bungalow rear extension in Belfast is priced at £1,610–£2,610 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £19,500–£31,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £38,500–£62,500 |
Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Belfast?
Here is how the rules in Northern Ireland apply to a bungalow rear extension in Belfast.
Northern Ireland's permitted development rules allow a single-storey rear extension of 3 metres on terraced and semi-detached houses and 4 metres on detached houses, with a 4 metre height limit. Listed buildings, conservation areas and houses with removed rights need planning permission from the council.
Northern Ireland has no larger-extension prior approval route; anything beyond permitted development needs a planning application.
Conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and listed buildings restrict permitted development in Northern Ireland. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Belfast like to extend?
Semis and detached houses are typical of Belfast, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits.
How a bungalow rear extension in Belfast comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Planning and regulations
We take the design through the right planning route, then produce the construction drawings and engineer's calculations for council building control.
Build and sign-off
We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.
Bungalow rear extensions near Belfast
From Belfast, the nearest places we also cover are Castlereagh (2.3 miles) and Newtownabbey (4.4 miles).
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Belfast
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Belfast?
Often not for a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres (4 metres detached) under Northern Ireland's permitted development rules, outside conservation areas.
Do I need to move out?
Rarely; the opening into the bungalow is made late in the build.
What postcode areas do you cover around Belfast?
Including BT3, BT5, BT7, BT9, BT11 and BT13, and the surrounding County Antrim area.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Belfast?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.