Is the centre of Dorchester a conservation area?

Yes. Dorchester has an extensive conservation area covering the historic town centre. PD rights are reduced for side extensions and cladding changes. Rear extensions usually retain PD rights but should use sympathetic materials. We assess your property against the conservation area boundary.

Are there Roman archaeological concerns in Dorchester?

Dorchester has significant Roman archaeological remains. Ground disturbance (foundations, drainage) in the town centre may trigger an archaeological condition. The council may require a watching brief during excavation. This adds modest cost but rarely prevents an extension.

Extension Plans in Dorchester Town Centre, Dorchester

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, with a rich history dating back to Roman times. The town centre has an extensive conservation area and several listed buildings, with extension projects requiring careful design that respects the town's heritage character.

Property mix in Dorchester Town Centre

Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, and some Edwardian semi-detached houses. The historic core has tight plots and heritage constraints. Properties near the outskirts offer more conventional extension opportunities.

Our services in Dorchester

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.