Bournemouth, Dorset
Wraparound extension in Bournemouth
We plan and build wraparound extensions for homeowners in Bournemouth. An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. Start with a free site visit, then a written price once the design is agreed.
We cover Bournemouth (BH1, BH2, BH3 and BH4) as part of our Dorset work. Wraparounds are the natural next step for the end-of-terrace and Victorian houses in Dorset where a side return alone would leave the room too narrow.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Bournemouth?
For Bournemouth we work from the South West England rate: £2,290–£3,740 per square metre of new floor, including VAT, standard specification. South West prices run slightly above our West Midlands baseline; natural stone to match the house is the main variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor | £50,500–£82,500 |
| L-shaped, about 30 m² of new floor | £68,500–£112,500 |
Ground conditions, glazing, the roof and how far the house is opened up move the final figure within the range.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Bournemouth?
The planning route for a wraparound extension in Bournemouth is set by England's householder rules and your council.
In England the side part of a side return or wraparound must meet the side-extension rules (one storey, under 4 metres high, no more than half the width of the original house), and those rights do not apply on designated land. Because a wraparound combines a side and a rear extension, many need householder planning permission.
Because rear extensions often sit on or near the boundary, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 usually applies in England. Notices go out one or two months before work depending on the type of work, and a surveyor's award is only needed if a neighbour does not consent.
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 Bournemouth like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Bournemouth, so matching the walling is a design decision in its own right: natural stone, reconstituted stone or a render finish across old and new.
How a wraparound extension in Bournemouth comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Wraparound extensions near Bournemouth
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Christchurch (4.4 miles) and Canford Heath (4.4 miles).
- Wraparound extension in Christchurch
- Wraparound extension in Canford Heath
- Wraparound extension in Poole
- Wraparound extension in Broadstone
- Wraparound extension in Ferndown
Other work in Bournemouth:
FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Bournemouth
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is the site visit in Bournemouth free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
Is it worth it over a side return alone?
If you want a dining table and a sofa as well as the kitchen, usually yes.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Bournemouth?
As a guide, £2,290–£3,740 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, L-shaped, about 22 m² of new floor: about £50,500–£82,500 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
What postcode areas do you cover around Bournemouth?
Including BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5 and BH8, and the surrounding Dorset area.