Side extensions in Fermanagh and Omagh
573 applications since 2016. 551 approved and 4 refused. Refused: about 1 in 139 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 26 | 0 |
| 2025 | 33 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 31 | 30 | 0 |
| 2023 | 36 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| 2021 | 85 | 84 | 0 |
| 2020 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 2019 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 2018 | 65 | 64 | 1 |
| 2017 | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| 2016 | 52 | 51 | 1 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown Architectural Solutions Ltd | 15 | 15 |
| Glen Cottage Studio | 14 | 14 |
| Funston Howe Architecture | 7 | 7 |
| Collins Design | 5 | 5 |
| Donnelly Design Services | 5 | 5 |
| Inspire Architectural Design | 5 | 5 |
| Neil Irvine Design Limited | 5 | 5 |