- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Omagh, Strabane
What do loft conversions for extra rooms in County Tyrone involve?
- Planning or permitted development check
- Ensuite where space allows
- Fire doors and extended alarm system
- Feasibility and head-height check
- Building control sign-off
- Dormer or roof windows
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.
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- Space and amenity standards come from the HMO (Living Accommodation Standard) Regulations (NI) 2019 and the licence conditions.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
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 loft conversions for extra rooms cost in County Tyrone?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormer loft conversion, about 30 m² | £40,000 – £60,000 | £36,000 – £54,000 | project |
| Rooflight loft conversion, about 30 m² | £22,500 – £30,000 | £20,250 – £27,000 | project |
Typical time on site: 6–10 weeks. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Loft conversions for extra rooms by town in County Tyrone
Questions about loft conversions for extra rooms in County Tyrone
How much head height do I need?
As a rule of thumb, about 2.2 metres at the highest point of the existing roof space before any work. Less can work with a dormer or lowered ceilings.
Does a loft room need a fire escape window?
In an HMO the main protection is usually a protected stair and fire doors. The building regulations and fire strategy decide the detail.
Do you carry out loft conversions 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
- Extensions for extra rooms in County Tyrone
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in County Tyrone
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Tyrone
- Ensuite installation in County Tyrone
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in County Tyrone
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Tyrone
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Tyrone
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in County Tyrone