Bridport annexe extensions, designed and built
Thinking about an annexe extension for your Bridport home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in BridportFrom £56,000 inc VAT
- PlanningUsually a householder application
- Build time16–24 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsDT6
Annexe extension prices in Bridport
These guide figures apply our South West England adjustment (×1.02) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Bridport: £2,040 to £3,880 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio annexe 25 m² | £56,000 – £70,500 | £61,000 – £76,500 | £76,500 – £97,000 |
| One-bedroom annexe 35 m² | £71,000 – £89,500 | £85,500 – £107,500 | £107,000 – £136,000 |
| Larger annexe 45 m² | £91,500 – £115,000 | £110,000 – £138,000 | £137,500 – £174,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Planning rules that apply in Bridport
In England an annexe that stays part of the household and connects to the house is assessed as an extension, but its size usually takes it beyond permitted development, so a householder application describing the ancillary use is the normal route.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Is an annexe extension right for your house?
- Relatives who need support close by
- Homes with a large side or rear garden
- Multi-generational families
Accessibility is cheaper to design in than to retrofit. Level access, a 900 mm door width, a level-access shower and space to turn a wheelchair can all be planned into the footprint for little extra cost.
Local to Bridport
Postcode districts we cover around Bridport include DT6. Nearby, we also take on projects in Dorchester (15 miles), Weymouth (16 miles), Poole (35 miles), Wimborne Minster (35 miles).
Just over the Somerset border, Yeovil is about 15 miles away. South West homes range from terraced streets in the cities to stone cottages and bungalows in the countryside, and conservation areas are common in historic centres.
How the project works
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Annexe extension questions answered
How long does an annexe extension take to build in Bridport?
On site, typically 16 to 24 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 10–16 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Bridport?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Who do I contract with for an annexe extension in Bridport?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Will an annexe affect council tax?
It can. Some annexes are assessed separately for council tax, with discounts or exemptions in some cases when occupied by a relative. Check with the Valuation Office Agency (England and Wales), your local assessor (Scotland) or Land & Property Services (Northern Ireland).
Can the annexe have its own front door?
Yes, many do, but it should still connect to the main house to stay clearly part of it.
Book a free site visit in Bridport
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.