In short: An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. We carry this out across County Fermanagh, priced against the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Enniskillen
What do extensions for extra rooms in County Fermanagh involve?
- Planning route check and drawings
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
- Heating, insulation and glazing
- Building control completion
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
Which rules apply in County Fermanagh?
- All new HMOs need planning permission; councils such as Belfast apply HMO policy areas and limits on concentration.
- New HMOs need building control approval as well as planning permission.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Kitchens, bathrooms and WCs must meet the 2019 living accommodation standard regulations and licence conditions.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do extensions for extra rooms cost in County Fermanagh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-storey extension, about 15 m² | £35,000 – £60,000 | £31,500 – £54,000 | project |
| Single-storey extension per m² | £1,800 – £4,000 | £1,600 – £3,600 | m² |
Typical time on site: 8–14 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Extensions for extra rooms by town in County Fermanagh
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in County Fermanagh
Is a kitchen extension worth it?
Often, when the existing kitchen limits how many people the council will allow. A bigger kitchen can unlock an extra room.
Do you handle building control?
Yes, from application to completion certificate.
Do you carry out extensions for extra rooms across County Fermanagh?
Yes, across the whole of County Fermanagh, including Enniskillen.
Who licenses HMOs in County Fermanagh?
HMO licensing in County Fermanagh, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Fermanagh
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Fermanagh
- Communal kitchen refits in County Fermanagh
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Fermanagh
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Fermanagh
- Ensuite installation in County Fermanagh
- House to HMO conversion in County Fermanagh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Fermanagh
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in County Fermanagh