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Lymington, Hampshire

Rear extension planning drawings in Lymington

Measured survey, design options, planning drawings and the application, handled for you. If you live in Lymington and want to know what a rear extension would cost and whether it needs planning, start with the online guide price or a free site visit.

Lymington and its postcode districts SO41 are part of our Hampshire coverage. For Lymington homes we start with a measured survey, then draw options before anything is submitted.

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What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Lymington?

As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension, or £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme. A householder planning application in England costs £548 (£575 for applications made from 8 December 2026), and a lawful development certificate for proposed work costs half the householder fee. Your written price follows a measured survey and an agreed design, so it reflects your house, not an average.

Do you need planning permission for a rear extension in Lymington?

The planning route for a rear extension in Lymington is set by England's householder rules and your council.

A two-storey rear extension can be permitted development in England only if it projects no more than 3 metres, stays at least 7 metres from the rear boundary, matches the existing roof pitch and has obscure-glazed upper side windows. In practice most double-storey rear extensions go through a householder planning application.

Councils aim to decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation, and prior approval within 42 days.

Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. At the first visit we measure what is there now and tell you which route fits: permitted development, prior approval or a planning application.

What are homes in Lymington like to extend?

Lymington has a mix of Victorian terraces near the centre and larger Edwardian and inter-war houses further out. Clay soils across much of the South East mean deeper foundations near trees, which we plan for at the survey.

How a rear extension in Lymington comes together

  1. Look round and measure

    A free visit to see the back of the house, measure it, check the drains and boundaries and hear what you need.

  2. Options and costs

    We draw layout options and price each one, so the budget shapes the design rather than surprising you later.

  3. Approvals

    Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.

  4. Build and sign-off

    We build to the approved drawings with regular updates, then hand over the building control completion certificate and any guarantees from suppliers.

Rear extension planning drawings near Lymington

From Lymington, the nearest places we also cover are New Milton (5.6 miles) and Hythe (9.2 miles).

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FAQ

Rear extension planning drawings questions in Lymington

Can I get a price without a visit?

Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.

Do you handle building control in Lymington?

Yes. We apply to the council or a registered building control approver and hand over the completion certificate.

Do neighbours get consulted?

Yes for a full application: the council writes to them or puts up a site notice.

What postcode areas do you cover around Lymington?

Including SO41, and the surrounding Hampshire area.

Can you match the brick or stone on my Lymington house?

We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.

What do rear extension planning drawings cost in Lymington?

As a guide, £1,000–£2,500 including VAT for a single-storey rear extension and £2,000–£3,500 for a two-storey scheme, covering the measured survey, design options and the application. The council fee is extra.

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See what your rear extension would cost

Get a guide price online in a couple of minutes, or book a free site visit and we'll measure up and talk you through the planning route.

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