County Londonderry
Kitchen-diner rear extensions in County Londonderry
An open-plan kitchen, dining and family room that opens straight onto the garden. Across County Londonderry we handle the whole rear extension: survey, drawings, the planning route, building control and the build. Towns we cover here include Derry~Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady.
A kitchen-diner is often the reason people in Derry~Londonderry extend: the back kitchen in semis and detached houses is rarely big enough for a table. Semis and detached houses are typical of County Londonderry, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits.
How much does a kitchen-diner rear extension cost in County Londonderry?
A kitchen-diner rear extension in County Londonderry is priced at £1,650–£2,700 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) | £20,000–£32,500 |
| 4 m wide × 5 m deep (20 m²) | £33,000–£54,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £39,500–£64,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission in County Londonderry?
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.
Where in County Londonderry do we work?
FAQ
Questions people ask
Should the sink face the garden?
If the plan allows, an island sink or hob facing the glass is a common choice. It needs a floor-level drain run, which is easy to lay in a new slab.
Can I have underfloor heating?
Yes. Wet underfloor heating in the new screed is the usual choice, often with the old room's radiators kept or replaced.
Where does the cooker extraction go?
Through the new wall or roof, ducted to outside. Recirculating hoods are possible but less effective.
Do you cover all of County Londonderry?
We cover 5 towns and districts in County Londonderry, including Derry~Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady.
Who builds the extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us; your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd.