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Two-storey extensions in Lymington

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

Lymington at a glance

Postcode districts
SO41 and SO42
Area
Hampshire, England
Price region
South East England
Nearest towns
New Milton (5.6 miles), Hythe (Hampshire) (9.2 miles), Christchurch (10.7 miles), Totton (11.2 miles)
Distance to Southampton
about 11.6 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 SO41 and SO42 in and around Lymington, along with neighbouring New Milton, Hythe (Hampshire) and Christchurch.

Extensions available in Lymington

Which type suits your house?

Start with what you need the space for. Bedrooms and an en-suite upstairs with a bigger kitchen below is the classic two-storey brief, but in Lymington we also design annexes, home offices and bedrooms over garages.

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Rules for Lymington

Lymington 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 Lymington

Do you cover Lymington?

Yes. We cover Lymington (SO41 and SO42) and the surrounding area, including New Milton and Hythe (Hampshire). The first site visit is free.

What does a two-storey extension cost in Lymington?

Using our South East 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 £61,500–£83,000 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £34,500–£50,500.

Which other places near Lymington do you cover?

Everywhere around it, including New Milton (5.6 miles), Hythe (Hampshire) (9.2 miles) and Christchurch (10.7 miles), and the rest of Hampshire.

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