Newry, County Down
Two-storey rear extension in Newry
A larger kitchen downstairs and an extra bedroom or bathroom upstairs, under one roof. If you live in Newry and want to know what a two-storey rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Newry is covered from our County Down round, including BT35. In Newry, a two-storey rear extension is worth comparing with the cost of moving once stamp duty, agents' and legal fees are counted.
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 two-storey rear extension cost in Newry?
Guide prices for a two-storey rear extension in Newry start from our Northern Ireland rate of £1,570–£2,350 per square metre, including VAT. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m footprint, two floors (30 m²) | £47,000–£70,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m footprint, two floors (48 m²) | £75,000–£113,000 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Newry?
Here is how the rules in Northern Ireland apply to a two-storey rear extension in Newry.
Northern Ireland's 2015 Order allows a two-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres where at least 7 metres is left to the rear boundary. Anything larger, or in a conservation area, needs a planning application to the council.
Conservation areas, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and listed buildings restrict permitted development in Northern Ireland. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Newry like to extend?
Semis and detached houses are typical of Newry, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits. Two-storey rear extensions suit semi-detached houses in Newry best, where the extra bedroom matters as much as the bigger kitchen.
How a two-storey rear extension in Newry 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.
Paperwork handled
Planning or permitted development, building control approval, structural design and neighbour agreements are all handled by us.
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.
Two-storey rear extensions near Newry
From Newry, the nearest places we also cover are Banbridge (12.1 miles) and Portadown (17.4 miles).
- Two-storey rear extension in Banbridge
- Two-storey rear extension in Portadown
- Two-storey rear extension in Armagh
- Two-storey rear extension in Craigavon
- Two-storey rear extension in Lisburn
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FAQ
Two-storey rear extension questions in Newry
Do you handle building control in Newry?
Yes. We apply to the council's building control team and hand over the completion certificate.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Newry?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can I add an en-suite upstairs?
Yes. We plan the soil pipe route early so the bathroom sits where drainage works without boxing through the room below.
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.
Is the site visit in Newry free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
What postcode areas do you cover around Newry?
Including BT35, and the surrounding County Down area.