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Two-storey extensions in Sherborne

Homeowners in Sherborne can use us for the whole project or just the drawings and approvals. Start with a free visit.

Sherborne at a glance

Postcode districts
DT9 and DT10
Area
Dorset, England
Price region
South West England
Nearest towns
Yeovil (5 miles), Street (15.7 miles), Dorchester (16.3 miles), Blandford Forum (16.6 miles)
Distance to Bournemouth
about 31.9 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.

Sherborne sits about 31.9 miles from Bournemouth. Closer to home, Yeovil is 5.0 miles away and Street 15.7 miles.

Extensions available in Sherborne

Which type suits your house?

Rear and side extensions suit most semi-detached and detached houses with room around them. Terraced and town-centre homes can take a two-storey extension too, with more care over neighbours, light and access.

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Rules for Sherborne

Sherborne 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 Sherborne

Do you cover Sherborne?

Yes. We cover Sherborne (DT9 and DT10) and the surrounding area, including Yeovil and Street. The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Sherborne?

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 Sherborne do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including Yeovil (5 miles), Street (15.7 miles) and Dorchester (16.3 miles), and the rest of Dorset.

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