Newtownabbey, County Antrim
Bungalow rear extension in Newtownabbey
Thinking about a bungalow rear extension in Newtownabbey? 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.
Newtownabbey sits in County Antrim, with postcode districts including BT36 and BT37. For bungalows in County Antrim, a rear extension is the usual way to add space without adding stairs.
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 Newtownabbey?
In Newtownabbey, our guide for a bungalow rear extension is £1,610–£2,610 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. 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 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a bungalow rear extension in Newtownabbey?
The planning route for a bungalow rear extension in Newtownabbey is set by Northern Ireland's householder rules and your council.
In Northern Ireland the Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 allows a single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres on an attached house or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary. Building control approval from the council is still required.
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 Newtownabbey like to extend?
Newtownabbey has terraces near the centre, semis on the edges and many detached houses and bungalows in the surrounding countryside, where plots are often generous.
How a bungalow rear extension in Newtownabbey comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
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 Newtownabbey
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FAQ
Bungalow rear extension questions in Newtownabbey
What postcode areas do you cover around Newtownabbey?
Including BT36 and BT37, and the surrounding County Antrim area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Newtownabbey house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Will the roof look odd?
Not if the pitch and tiles match. Where the eaves are low, a flat-roofed section with a lantern is an alternative.
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Newtownabbey?
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Newtownabbey free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.