Newry, County Down
Side return extension in Newry
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Newry and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Newry (BT35) as part of our County Down work. 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 Newry?
For Newry we work from the Northern Ireland rate: £2,000–£3,310 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, 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 |
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 side return extension in Newry?
Here is how the rules in Northern Ireland apply to a side return extension in Newry.
Northern Ireland's rules restrict side extensions more than rear ones, so a side infill or wraparound usually needs a planning application to the council as well as building control approval.
There is no Party Wall Act in Northern Ireland; we agree any work affecting a shared wall or boundary directly with the neighbour, in writing.
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?
Newry 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 Newry comes together
Look round and measure
A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.
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.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Side return extensions near Newry
We also build side return extensions in nearby Banbridge (12.1 miles) and Portadown (17.4 miles).
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- Side return extension in Portadown
- Side return extension in Armagh
- Side return extension in Craigavon
- Side return extension in Lisburn
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Newry
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 a party wall agreement?
Northern Ireland has no Party Wall Act; we agree any shared-wall work with your neighbour in writing.
Can I combine a side return with a rear extension?
Yes; that is a wraparound extension, and it gives the biggest open-plan room a terrace can have.
How much does a side return extension cost in Newry?
As a guide, £2,000–£3,310 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²): about £24,000–£39,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Do you handle building control in Newry?
Yes. We apply to the council's building control team and hand over the completion certificate.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Newry house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.