Is my Lymington property in the National Park?

It depends on your exact address. The National Park boundary runs through Lymington — some streets are inside the park (NFNPA) and some outside (NFDC). We check your address against the boundary as part of our assessment. PD rights differ significantly between the two.

What are the reduced PD rights in the National Park?

Within the National Park: no side extensions under PD, no cladding changes, maximum 4m rear extension (all house types — the 8m Prior Approval scheme does not apply), no front dormers, and outbuildings over 10m² need planning. Outside the park, standard PD rules apply.

Extension Plans in Lymington, New Forest

Lymington is a Georgian market town and sailing centre on the western Solent. Properties here are highly sought-after, and extension projects tend to be high-specification. Critically, Lymington straddles the National Park boundary — some properties are within the park (NFNPA jurisdiction) and some outside (NFDC jurisdiction).

Property mix in Lymington

Georgian and Victorian townhouses in the high street area, larger detached houses in the suburbs, and some modern developments. The historic core has conservation area status. High property values mean extensions are typically finished to a premium standard.

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.