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Two-storey extensions in Parkstone

Everything for a two-storey extension in Parkstone, in one place: types, guide prices for South West England, the approval rules in England and how to get started.

Parkstone at a glance

Postcode districts
BH12, BH13 and BH14
Area
Dorset, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Canford Heath (1.8 miles), Poole (2 miles), Broadstone (2.9 miles), Bournemouth (2.9 miles)
Distance to Bournemouth
about 2.9 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.

Parkstone sits about 2.9 miles from Bournemouth. Closer to home, Canford Heath is 1.8 miles away and Poole 2.0 miles.

Extensions available in Parkstone

Which type suits your house?

Which type suits your house in Parkstone depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.

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Rules for Parkstone

Parkstone 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.

The full England rules explained

Questions about extensions in Parkstone

Do you cover Parkstone?

Yes. We cover Parkstone (BH12, BH13 and BH14) and the surrounding area, including Canford Heath and Poole. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Parkstone?

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 Parkstone do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Canford Heath (1.8 miles), Poole (2 miles) and Broadstone (2.9 miles), and the rest of Dorset.

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