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Two-storey extensions in Blandford Forum

Need more room in Blandford Forum? Two-storey and first-floor extensions add bedrooms and living space without moving. Here's everything we offer locally.

Blandford Forum at a glance

Postcode districts
DT11 and SP7
Area
Dorset, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Wimborne Minster (9.4 miles), Broadstone (10.2 miles), Canford Heath (11.3 miles), Ferndown (12 miles)
Distance to Bournemouth
about 15.7 miles
Approvals
Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission.

We cover postcode districts DT11 and SP7 in and around Blandford Forum, along with neighbouring Wimborne Minster, Broadstone and Canford Heath.

Extensions available in Blandford Forum

Which type suits your house?

Rear, side, wraparound or over the garage: each adds space in a different way. For most houses in Dorset, one or two of these will clearly suit the plot better than the rest, and we'll tell you which.

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Rules for Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is in England. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission. Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.

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Questions about extensions in Blandford Forum

Do you cover Blandford Forum?

Yes. We cover Blandford Forum (DT11 and SP7) and the surrounding area, including Wimborne Minster and Broadstone. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Blandford Forum?

Using our South West England guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £57,500–£78,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £32,500–£47,500.

Which other places near Blandford Forum do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Wimborne Minster (9.4 miles), Broadstone (10.2 miles) and Canford Heath (11.3 miles), and the rest of Dorset.

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