County Londonderry · Northern Ireland

Two-storey extensions in New Buildings

Planning a bigger home in New Buildings? Compare extension types and guide prices below, then book a free site visit.

New Buildings at a glance

Postcode districts
BT48
Area
County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Price region
Northern Ireland
Nearest towns
Derry (3.2 miles), Culmore (7.1 miles), Eglinton (7.9 miles), Strabane (10.5 miles)
Distance to Derry
about 3.1 miles
Approvals
Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Most others need planning permission.

We cover New Buildings (BT48) and the places around it, including Derry (3.2 miles), Culmore (7.1 miles) and Eglinton.

Extensions available in New Buildings

Which type suits your house?

If you're not sure which type fits, that's what the free visit is for. We'll sketch the realistic options for your house in New Buildings, with a rough idea of the approval route and cost for each.

Also available in County Londonderry

Rules for New Buildings

New Buildings is in Northern Ireland. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Most others need planning permission. Planning application for works to a house: £347. Councils aim to decide local applications within an average of 15 weeks; many take longer.

The full Northern Ireland rules explained

Questions about extensions in New Buildings

Do you cover New Buildings?

Yes. We cover New Buildings (BT48) and the surrounding area, including Derry and Culmore. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in New Buildings?

Using our Northern Ireland guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £49,500–£66,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £27,500–£40,500.

Which other places near New Buildings do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Derry (3.2 miles), Culmore (7.1 miles) and Eglinton (7.9 miles), and the rest of County Londonderry.

Nearby towns

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