Cookstown, County Tyrone
Side return extension in Cookstown
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. If you live in Cookstown and want to know what a side return extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.
Cookstown and its postcode districts BT80 are part of our County Tyrone coverage. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of County Tyrone, 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 Cookstown?
In Cookstown, 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 Cookstown?
Planning for a side return extension in Cookstown follows the Northern Irish householder rules.
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 Cookstown like to extend?
Semis and detached houses are typical of Cookstown, and many have room for a rear extension within Northern Ireland's permitted development limits.
How a side return extension in Cookstown 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.
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 Cookstown
Neighbouring places we cover include Coalisland (7.2 miles) and Magherafelt (9.4 miles).
- Side return extension in Coalisland
- Side return extension in Magherafelt
- Side return extension in Dungannon
- Side return extension in Portadown
- Side return extension in Craigavon
Other work in Cookstown:
FAQ
Side return extension questions in Cookstown
Do I need planning permission for a rear extension in Cookstown?
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.
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.
Is the site visit in Cookstown free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Cookstown?
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 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.