Part single, part two-storey extensions in Dungannon
Adding a part single, part two-storey extension in Dungannon gives you two new rooms stacked on one footprint. Here's how we'd approach it, what it typically costs and the rules that apply in Northern Ireland.
What we'd confirm first for a project in Dungannon.
- Postcode districts
- BT69 and BT70
- County / area
- County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
- Price region
- Northern Ireland
- Guide price
- £63,500–£87,000 (£1,760–£2,420 per m²)
- Approval route
- It may be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall and stays 7 m from the rear boundary.
- Nearest towns
- Coalisland (3.7 miles), Cookstown (9.7 miles), Armagh (11.3 miles)
- Distance to Omagh
- about 22.4 miles
- First visit
- Free, no obligation
About a part single, part two-storey extension
A part single, part two-storey extension is an extension where the ground floor is wider or deeper than the floor above, so only part of it rises to two storeys. It usually gives a large kitchen or living area with roof lights below and one bedroom or bathroom above. It is often a good way to add space while limiting the effect on neighbours.
Around Dungannon we also work in Coalisland, Cookstown and Armagh, and across the rest of County Tyrone. Postcode districts in and near Dungannon: BT69 and BT70.
What it costs in Dungannon
Guide prices for part single, part two-storey extensions in Northern Ireland are around £1,760–£2,420 per m² of new floor space, including VAT. For a typical project with a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total), that's roughly £63,500–£87,000. Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.
| Spec | Per m² | A 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | £1,620–£2,230 per m² | £58,500–£80,000 |
| Standard | £1,760–£2,420 per m² | £63,500–£87,000 |
| Premium | £2,110–£2,900 per m² | £76,000–£104,500 |
Planning and building control in Dungannon
In Northern Ireland, the extension can be permitted development if it goes no more than 3 m beyond the original rear wall and stays at least 7 m from the rear boundary, with height, materials and roof pitch conditions met. Specified protected areas are excluded. If the design goes further, a planning application costs £347 per dwelling, and building control approval is needed either way.
Approval in Northern Ireland: Planning application for works to a house: £347. Councils aim to decide local applications within an average of 15 weeks; many take longer.
Building control: Building control approval from the local council under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), using the Technical Booklets.
Design points for Dungannon homes
Where to put the two-storey part
The two-storey section usually works best away from the closest neighbour, with the single-storey part on that boundary side. We test a few positions against neighbours' windows, the upstairs layout and the roof shape before choosing the one to take forward.
The roof junction
Where the single-storey roof meets the two-storey wall you need a sound weathering detail, usually a lead or similar flashing, and enough height for roof lights or a lantern. We set the roof falls and the upstairs window sill heights together so they do not clash.
How we'd run your project
Start at your house
We come to your home in Dungannon, measure up, check the ground floor walls and roof structure, and note anything near the boundaries.
Get it approved
Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Dungannon and deal with any questions from the planning officer.
Technical design
We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.
Finish and certify
Second fix, plastering and making good, then building control's final inspection and the completion paperwork.
Questions about part single, part two-storey extensions in Dungannon
How much does a part single, part two-storey extension cost in Dungannon?
Our guide for Northern Ireland, which covers Dungannon, is £1,760–£2,420 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 6 m × 4 m ground floor and a first floor over half of it (36 m² in total) comes to about £63,500–£87,000. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.
How long does a part single, part two-storey extension take?
Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils aim to decide local applications within an average of 15 weeks; many take longer), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.
Which postcodes do you cover around Dungannon?
We cover Dungannon (BT69 and BT70) and nearby places including Coalisland, Cookstown and Armagh, plus the rest of County Tyrone. The first site visit is free.
Can the single-storey part be deeper than the two-storey part?
With planning permission, yes, and that is often the point of the design: the ground floor projects further into the garden while the first floor stays back from neighbours. Under permitted development, the depth limits for extensions of more than one storey can apply to the whole extension, so we confirm which route applies before drawings are finalised.
Which side should the two-storey part go on?
Usually the side furthest from the nearest neighbour's windows, so the single-storey part sits nearest them and keeps their light. Other factors are where the stairs land upstairs, which room needs the extra space and where drains run. We sketch options at the design stage and explain which is most likely to be approved.
Nearby
Close to Dungannon? We work across the area, including:
Other extensions in Dungannon
- Rear
- Side
- Wraparound
- Over a garage
- First floor
- Semi-detached
- Detached
- Kitchen and bedrooms
- Bedroom and en-suite
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