Can I extend my home in Brockenhurst?

Yes, but PD rights are significantly reduced in the National Park. Most extensions need planning permission from the NFNPA. The authority applies strict design guidelines — vernacular materials, sympathetic scale, and minimal visual impact are essential. We have experience working within NFNPA requirements.

What materials does the NFNPA require?

The NFNPA expects materials that match or complement the existing building and local vernacular. Traditional brick, natural slate, clay tiles, and timber are preferred. Large expanses of glass, metal cladding, and contemporary materials are scrutinised carefully in rural settings.

Extension Plans in Brockenhurst, New Forest

Brockenhurst is a village in the heart of the New Forest National Park, known for its open forest, ponies, and characterful properties. All properties in Brockenhurst are within the National Park, meaning significantly reduced PD rights and strict NFNPA design requirements.

Property mix in Brockenhurst

Period cottages, Victorian and Edwardian houses, and some modern infill — all subject to NFNPA design guidelines. The NFNPA expects vernacular materials (brick, natural slate, clay tiles, timber) and sympathetic scale. Contemporary materials may be resisted in rural settings.

Our services in New Forest

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.