Lisnaskea · County Fermanagh

Two-storey rear extensions in Lisnaskea

If you live in Lisnaskea and need more room without moving, a two-storey rear extension is worth a serious look. We handle the drawings, approvals, structure and build.

Before you start in Lisnaskea, here's what applies.

Postcode districts
BT92
County / area
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Price region
Northern Ireland
Guide price
£49,500–£66,500 (£1,760–£2,380 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
Enniskillen (10.2 miles), Ballinamallard (11.7 miles), Irvinestown (16.7 miles)
Distance to Enniskillen
about 10.2 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey rear extension

A two-storey rear extension suits you if you need more room on both floors and have a reasonably deep garden. You get one team for the whole job: a measured survey, the design, a check on whether permitted development applies, planning drawings where they are needed, structural design, building regulations approval and the build itself, carried out by vetted teams working under S&K. Every project starts with a free site visit.

Around Lisnaskea we also work in Enniskillen, Ballinamallard and Irvinestown, and across the rest of County Fermanagh. Postcode district in and near Lisnaskea: BT92.

What it costs in Lisnaskea

Our guide for Northern Ireland is £1,760–£2,380 per m² including VAT. On a project with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space), that puts a two-storey rear extension in Lisnaskea at roughly £49,500–£66,500. Kitchens, bathroom fittings and flooring are priced separately so you can compare like with like.

SpecPer m²A 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,620–£2,190 per m²£45,500–£61,000
Standard£1,760–£2,380 per m²£49,500–£66,500
Premium£2,110–£2,850 per m²£59,000–£80,000

Planning and building control in Lisnaskea

In Northern Ireland, a two-storey rear 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 conditions on height, materials and roof pitch. Upper side windows within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed and non-opening. Otherwise a planning application costs £347 per dwelling.

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 Lisnaskea homes

Foundations and drains

Foundations for two storeys carry more load than a single storey and may need to go deeper near trees or on clay. Rear extensions often sit near drains, so we check sewer records early, as building over or near a public sewer may need the water company's agreement.

Depth and neighbours' light

Councils check that a two-storey rear extension does not take too much light or outlook from neighbouring windows, and many use a 45-degree line drawn from the nearest habitable window. We test this at sketch stage, so the depth you are shown is one that can realistically be approved.

How we'd run your project

  1. Understand the brief

    At your home in Lisnaskea we agree what you need: bedroom count, bathroom, kitchen space, and how much garden you want to keep.

  2. Get it approved

    Once you're happy with the design we submit it to the council for Lisnaskea and deal with any questions from the planning officer.

  3. Technical design

    We prepare the building regulations drawings, structural calculations and specification so the build price can be fixed.

  4. Build it

    The new structure goes up first, then we open into the house, finish inside and get the completion certificate.

Questions about two-storey rear extensions in Lisnaskea

Who handles building control for a project in Lisnaskea?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in Northern Ireland: building control approval from the local council under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), using the Technical Booklets. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

How long does a two-storey rear 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.

Do I need planning permission for a two-storey rear extension in Lisnaskea?

Lisnaskea is in Northern Ireland. 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.

How much does a two-storey rear extension cost in Lisnaskea?

Our guide for Northern Ireland, which covers Lisnaskea, is £1,760–£2,380 per m² including VAT. A typical project with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) comes to about £49,500–£66,500. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

Will a two-storey rear extension block my neighbour's light?

It can if it is too deep or too close to the boundary, which is why councils look closely at its effect on neighbouring windows and gardens. We test the design against light and outlook early, keep the first floor shorter or set in where needed, and use a hipped roof to reduce bulk on the boundary side.

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