Extensions · Weymouth
House extensions in Weymouth
An extension in Weymouth needs a survey, drawings, planning or Building Regulations approval, structural calculations and the building work. We do all of it, so you only deal with us.
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Houses in Weymouth and what they need
Weymouth's housing ranges from Georgian terraces along the Esplanade to Victorian streets in Westham, post-war estates in Littlemoor and Southill, and modern developments at Chickerell and Radipole. Coastal location, flood risk zones and conservation area constraints all affect how an extension is designed here.
Georgian seafront and town centre properties
Weymouth's seafront terraces along the Esplanade and the surrounding streets of the old town are Grade I and Grade II listed, within the town centre conservation area. Extensions to these properties need Listed Building Consent and full planning permission. We design rear and basement additions that preserve the Georgian facade while creating usable space behind it.
Westham and Rodwell
The residential streets of Westham, Rodwell and Wyke Regis have Victorian and Edwardian homes on varied plots, many backing onto gardens that slope toward the harbour or coast. Single-storey and two-storey extensions work well here, though sloping sites may need stepped foundations and retaining walls, which we design for the actual ground conditions.
Post-war estates and modern developments
Littlemoor, Southill, Preston and the newer developments at Chickerell offer extension opportunities on regular plots with standard PD rights. Three-bedroom semis and detached homes are the most common property types here.
Planning permission for extensions in Weymouth
Weymouth falls under Dorset Council. The town has a large conservation area covering the Georgian seafront, old town and harbour area. Coastal flood risk affects some properties, particularly near the harbour and along the Esplanade. Properties outside the conservation area generally have full Permitted Development rights.
Heritage restrictions in Weymouth
The Weymouth conservation area covers the seafront terraces, old town streets, harbour and parts of Chapelhay. PD rights are restricted within this area. Listed buildings, and Weymouth has many, need Listed Building Consent for any alteration. We check your property against Dorset Council's records and advise on the consents required before starting a design.
Coastal flood risk and extensions
Properties along the Esplanade, near the harbour, and in low-lying areas of Radipole may fall within Flood Zone 2 or 3. An extension in these zones needs a Flood Risk Assessment and may need flood-resilient construction, with ground-floor levels raised above the predicted flood level. We identify these constraints at the design stage.
Why homeowners choose us
We combine design and construction experience, so the early layout discussion considers how a home could be altered as well as how it could look. Detailed scope, pricing and programme are agreed separately for each project.
Free
Free project review
Tell us what you want to do. We call you back the same working day to tell you what your project needs and whether it is worth doing. There is no cost and no obligation.
Clearer scope before work begins
We use the available drawings and project information to discuss the proposed work before a quote and contract are agreed.
One firm and one contract
You don't have to find and manage separate designers, engineers and builders.
You can stop after any step
The drawings are yours to use with any builder.
How it works
There are five steps. You can stop after any of them.
You can stop after any step. The drawings are yours, and you can use them with another builder.
We build in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and about 20 miles around them. For homes further away, our remote layout service works anywhere in the UK, and we can price the work, prepare tender documents and vet local builders.
Step 1
Free project review
Send us a few details or call. We look at what you want to do and tell you what it will need and whether it is worth taking further.
Free
Step 2
Layout Ideas Pack
We draw your home as it is now and up to three ways it could work, then fine-tune your favourite with you on a video call. Done remotely from your Rightmove link, floor plan or sketch, or in person with a measured site survey and a 3D point cloud scan.
Remote or in person
Step 3
Cost estimate
Once you have a layout you like, we can explain the further work needed and quote any separately agreed service.
Quoted separately
Step 4
Drawings, approvals and engineering
Full drawings, structural calculations, and the planning and Building Regulations applications. The house is measured at this stage if it hasn't been already.
Priced after the estimate
Step 5
The build
Near Poole, we can prepare a quote and contract using the information available for the agreed scope. Changes, site conditions and client decisions can affect scope, cost or programme. Further away, we can prepare tender information and support the selection of local builders.
Quoted for the agreed scope
What our customers say
- ★ 5.0 on Google (15 reviews)
- Checkatrade 10/10 (20 reviews)
- We reply the same working day.
“…they can do everything from start to finish for you.”
“…carried out layout drawings for a very reasonable amount. Josh also gave us a budget price to carry out the works.”
“I couldn't recommend Josh enough! He has been absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, he was happy to bounce lots of ideas back and forth until we were happy. He is polite, friendly and professional in every aspect. I would definitely be using his services again in the future when needed.”
“Josh got the plans for our extension completed and submitted very quickly. We had a number of amendments and obstacles to overcome but nothing was too much trouble for him. A very professional and efficient service.”
Questions
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Weymouth?
Properties within Weymouth's conservation area or listed buildings need full planning permission. Homes in Preston, Littlemoor, Chickerell and other suburban areas generally have standard PD rights. We check your property with Dorset Council and tell you what applies.
Are there flood risk issues for extensions in Weymouth?
Some properties near the harbour, Esplanade and Radipole fall within Flood Zone 2 or 3. Extensions in these areas need a Flood Risk Assessment and may need flood-resilient construction. We identify these constraints early and design accordingly.
How much do extension plans cost in Weymouth?
Start with a free project review. If it makes sense to go ahead, the next step is the Layout Ideas Pack, done remotely or in person. For listed properties, we include heritage-sensitive design notes.
Can I extend a Georgian property on Weymouth seafront?
Yes, but seafront properties are typically listed and within the conservation area, so you will need both Listed Building Consent and planning permission. We design rear and basement extensions that preserve the seafront facade while creating usable space behind it.
Tell us what you want to change
Send a few details and we will call you back the same working day to tell you what your project needs. There is no cost and no obligation.
We build in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and about 20 miles around them.
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