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

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.

Planning Application

£2,200

Full householder planning application preparation and submission. We handle the drawings, design and access statement, and council liaison from start to finish.

Building Regulations Drawings

£399

Technical construction detail drawings that satisfy Building Regulations. Covers insulation, drainage, structural details, and everything your builder and building control need.

Builder Introduction

£149

We match you with 2–3 vetted local builders who specialise in your type of project. Includes a professional brief so every builder quotes on the same scope.

Certificate of Lawfulness

£1,500

A legal document confirming your extension falls within Permitted Development rights. Protects you at resale — mortgage lenders and solicitors expect it.