Can I extend if my neighbour already has an extension?

Yes. Your neighbour's extension does not affect your PD rights, unless it is on a shared boundary where party wall considerations apply. On semi-detached pairs where one side has already extended, the other side can still extend under PD.

Will I need a party wall agreement in Merley?

If your extension is at or near the shared boundary with your neighbour, the Party Wall Act likely applies. This is common on Merley's semi-detached properties. We advise on party wall requirements and can recommend surveyors.

Extension Plans in Merley, Wimborne

Merley is a residential area south of Wimborne, close to the A31 and within easy reach of Poole and Bournemouth. The Merley estate provides affordable family homes, and extensions are a popular way to gain extra space without the cost of moving to a larger property.

Property mix in Merley

1970s–1980s estate housing — a mix of semi-detached and detached houses with consistent designs. Many have been extended already, but plenty still have scope for rear extensions and loft conversions. The uniform plot sizes make costing predictable.

Our services in Wimborne

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.