Kitchen extensions in Ferndown
Our design and build teams take on kitchen extensions in Ferndown, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in FerndownFrom £27,500 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBH22
Guide prices for Ferndown
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 Ferndown: £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 5 m 15 m² | £27,500 – £32,500 | £32,000 – £41,000 | £40,500 – £54,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £36,500 – £43,000 | £42,500 – £54,500 | £54,000 – £71,500 |
| 4 m × 7 m 28 m² | £51,000 – £60,000 | £59,500 – £76,000 | £75,500 – £100,000 |
Build cost only. A mid-range kitchen, supplied and fitted, typically adds £9,000 to £20,000.
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Do I need planning permission in Ferndown?
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
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).
What is included
- Kitchen fitting by our team or coordination with your supplier
- Kitchen-led layout planning before the drawings are fixed
- Wide sliding or bifold doors to the garden
- Extraction routes and ventilation for building regulations
- Roof lantern or rooflights positioned over the work zones
- Drainage and services designed for sinks, island and appliances
Working in Ferndown
Site visits are available across Ferndown (BH22). The same team covers Wimborne Minster (4 miles), Bournemouth (6 miles), Christchurch (7 miles), Poole (8 miles), all within easy reach.
In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
Our process, step by step
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
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
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Ferndown
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Ferndown, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Ferndown be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Do I need building regulations approval in Ferndown?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Where should the island go?
Usually under the brightest part of the roof and away from the main walkway to the garden. We test two or three layouts on the plan before deciding.
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
For the extension itself our guide range is about £1,840 to £3,570 per m² including VAT. A standard 20 m² kitchen extension is typically around £42,500 to £54,500 in Ferndown, plus the kitchen itself, which commonly adds £9,000 to £20,000 for a mid-range design.
Book a free site visit in Ferndown
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.