In short: An HMO extension adds space to a shared house, usually a ground-floor bedroom with ensuite or a bigger communal kitchen. Across County Tyrone, the work is planned around Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Omagh, Strabane
What do extensions for extra rooms in County Tyrone involve?
- Ensuite drainage and extraction
- Planning route check and drawings
- Fire separation and detection extended to the new space
- Building control completion
- Kitchen or bedroom fit-out
- Foundations, structure and roof
Which rules apply in County Tyrone?
- 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 Tyrone?
| 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 Tyrone
Questions about extensions for extra rooms in County Tyrone
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.
Will the extension affect neighbours?
Possibly, if it is on or near a boundary. Party wall procedures may apply in England and Wales.
Do you carry out extensions for extra rooms across County Tyrone?
Yes, across the whole of County Tyrone, including Omagh, Strabane.
Who licenses HMOs in County Tyrone?
HMO licensing in County Tyrone, 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 Tyrone
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Tyrone
- Communal kitchen refits in County Tyrone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Tyrone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Tyrone
- Ensuite installation in County Tyrone
- House to HMO conversion in County Tyrone
- Fire doors in County Tyrone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Tyrone