Banbridge, County Down
Side return extension in Banbridge
Side return extension in Banbridge: infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Banbridge and its postcode districts BT32 are part of our County Down coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of County Down, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
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 side return extension cost in Banbridge?
In Banbridge, our guide for a side return extension is £2,000–£3,310 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. Northern Ireland prices are the lowest in our range.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £24,000–£39,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £35,000–£58,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Banbridge?
Whether your side return extension in Banbridge needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In Northern Ireland side extensions that face a road, or go beyond permitted development limits, need planning permission from the council, and most wraparounds go through a planning application.
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act. Shared-wall work relies on agreement with your neighbour and the general law, so we put access and protection arrangements in writing before starting.
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 Banbridge like to extend?
Banbridge 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 side return extension in Banbridge 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.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building control drawings to the Northern Ireland Technical Booklets and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
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.
Side return extensions near Banbridge
Neighbouring places we cover include Craigavon (7.9 miles) and Portadown (8.2 miles).
- Side return extension in Craigavon
- Side return extension in Portadown
- Side return extension in Newry
- Side return extension in Armagh
- Side return extension in Lisburn
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Banbridge
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Banbridge?
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.
How much space does a side return add?
Typically 8 to 18 square metres, enough to turn a galley kitchen into a kitchen-diner with an island.
Is the site visit in Banbridge free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Do you handle building control in Banbridge?
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 Banbridge?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.