Is New Milton in the New Forest National Park?

No. New Milton is outside the National Park boundary and falls under New Forest District Council (not the NFNPA). Standard PD rights apply, including the full 8m Prior Approval scheme for detached houses. Extensions are more straightforward than within the park.

What does a typical extension cost in New Milton?

New Milton extension costs are broadly in line with the wider New Forest area. A single storey rear extension typically costs £50,000–£75,000. Build costs may be slightly lower than Bournemouth/Poole due to lower property price expectations.

Extension Plans in New Milton, New Forest

New Milton is a town on the southern edge of the New Forest, outside the National Park boundary. Properties here have standard PD rights, making extensions more straightforward than for properties within the park. The town offers a good range of family homes with extension potential.

Property mix in New Milton

1930s–1970s semi-detached and detached houses, bungalows, and some newer developments. Being outside the National Park, properties benefit from full PD rights including the 8m Prior Approval scheme for detached houses. The moderate prices mean extensions offer good ROI.

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.