Is Westbourne in a conservation area?

Parts of Westbourne are within a conservation area, particularly around the central shopping area and some of the older residential streets. This affects PD rights for side extensions and cladding. We verify your exact address against the boundary during our assessment.

What extensions work well on Westbourne Victorian houses?

Rear kitchen-diner extensions with large glazed openings to the garden are the most popular. Side-return extensions on semi-detached properties are also common, adding width to narrow kitchens. Sympathetic design that respects the Victorian character tends to gain planning approval.

Extension Plans in Westbourne, Bournemouth

Westbourne is a vibrant village within Bournemouth, centred on Seamoor Road with its independent shops, restaurants, and cafés. The surrounding residential streets contain some of Bournemouth's most desirable family homes, with strong demand for extensions that create open-plan kitchen-living spaces.

Property mix in Westbourne

Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached houses, larger detached villas, and some converted flats. The original houses typically have generous gardens and solid construction, making them ideal for extension projects. Period features add character but may require sympathetic design.

Our services in Bournemouth

Structural Wall Removal

from £6,500

Structural wall removal for Poole homeowners: survey, structural calculations, Building Control, RSJ installation and making good handled as one route.

RSJ Installation

from £6,500

RSJ and steel beam installation for Poole structural openings, kitchen knock-throughs and wall removals with engineer and Building Control support.

Kitchen Knock-Through

from £9,000

Kitchen knock-throughs and open-plan kitchen structural alterations in Poole, including wall removal, RSJs, Building Control and making good.

Single-Storey Extension Builder

priced after fit check

Single-storey extension builder in Poole for rear extensions, kitchen extensions and controlled watertight shell projects with design, approvals and build route joined up.

3D Laser Survey

£650

A 1.5-hour on-site visit with a 3D laser scanner to capture millimetre-accurate measurements of your property. The foundation for precise structural calculations and planning drawings.

Structural Calculations

£350

Engineer-certified structural calculations for your extension or wall removal. Covers beam sizing, foundation design, and Building Regulations compliance.