Can I extend my detached house in Highcliffe under PD?

Detached houses in Highcliffe can extend up to 8m from the original rear wall under the Larger Home Extension scheme (Prior Approval). This provides significant scope for a large kitchen-diner or garden room without planning permission.

Are there any restrictions in Highcliffe?

Highcliffe Castle and its grounds are listed, and properties immediately around it may have additional design scrutiny. The clifftop location may require consideration of cliff stability for properties near the edge. Standard PD rules apply for most residential streets.

Extension Plans in Highcliffe, Christchurch

Highcliffe sits on the clifftop east of Christchurch, known for its beach, castle, and family-friendly residential streets. The area has a mix of property ages and styles, with many homes offering excellent potential for extension and modernisation.

Property mix in Highcliffe

1960s–1980s detached and semi-detached houses, some bungalows, and a few period properties near the castle. The detached houses benefit from generous PD allowances. Many have large plots that can accommodate substantial extensions without breaching curtilage limits.

Our services in Christchurch

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

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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.