Is Colehill in a conservation area or AONB?

Colehill is not in a conservation area. Parts of the surrounding countryside are within the Cranborne Chase AONB, but the village itself is outside the boundary. Standard PD rules apply to most Colehill properties.

What extensions are popular in Colehill?

Rear extensions for kitchen-diners and loft conversions for additional bedrooms are the most common. Many detached houses use the 8m Prior Approval route for larger rear extensions. Side extensions adding utility rooms and boot rooms are also popular.

Extension Plans in Colehill, Wimborne

Colehill is a residential village north-east of Wimborne, offering family homes in a semi-rural setting. The area is popular with families who want village life within easy reach of Wimborne and the A31. Properties typically have generous plots, making extensions straightforward.

Property mix in Colehill

Predominantly 1960s–1980s detached and semi-detached houses on good-sized plots. Some older properties and newer estate developments. The detached houses benefit from full PD allowances including the 8m Prior Approval scheme for rear extensions.

Our services in Wimborne

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.

Planning Application

£2,200

Full householder planning application preparation and submission. We handle the drawings, design and access statement, and council liaison from start to finish.

Building Regulations Drawings

£399

Technical construction detail drawings that satisfy Building Regulations. Covers insulation, drainage, structural details, and everything your builder and building control need.

Builder Introduction

£149

We match you with 2–3 vetted local builders who specialise in your type of project. Includes a professional brief so every builder quotes on the same scope.

Certificate of Lawfulness

£1,500

A legal document confirming your extension falls within Permitted Development rights. Protects you at resale — mortgage lenders and solicitors expect it.