Ferndown, Dorset
Wraparound extension in Ferndown
An L-shaped extension that fills the side return and runs across the back. We design, get the approvals for and build wraparound extensions in Ferndown and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
We cover Ferndown (BH22) as part of our Dorset work. Wraparound projects around Ferndown often involve two neighbours, so we start the party wall conversations early.
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 Ferndown?
For Ferndown 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 |
We put a fixed price in writing once the design is agreed, and explain any provisional sums such as foundations.
Do you need planning permission for a wraparound extension in Ferndown?
Whether your wraparound extension in Ferndown needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
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. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Ferndown like to extend?
Stone-built and rendered houses are common around Ferndown, 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 Ferndown comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
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.
Wraparound extensions near Ferndown
We also build wraparound extensions in nearby Wimborne Minster (4.0 miles) and Verwood (4.9 miles).
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FAQ
Wraparound extension questions in Ferndown
Is the site visit in Ferndown free?
Yes. We visit, measure up and talk through the options with no cost and no obligation.
How much does a wraparound extension cost in Ferndown?
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.
Will it take a lot of garden?
Less than a deep rear extension of the same area, because part of the space comes from the side passage.
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.
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.
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.