Adding a conservatory to your home is an excellent way of creating much-needed extra living space (and value) for your home.
But before you undertake any extension to your home, it is important to establish what you can and can’t build within the local planning rules.
Planning a conservatory can involve more than just planning the design.
But that’s where we come in! Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Build a conservatory without planning permission
Most conservatories fall under the same rules as single-storey extensions and are considered permitted development, and don’t need planning permission.
Generally, planning permission is not required when extending up to 6 metres for semi-detached/terraced houses and 8 metres for detached properties.
For more information, visit the planning portal.
When is planning permission required?
There are several factors as to why a conservatory may need planning permission:
Other factors which may require planning permission:
Applying for planning permission
In some cases, you may need to submit a planning application to your local authority before building a conservatory, which we can advise you on.
If you require planning permission, our experienced planning permission coordinators will take responsibility for any necessary applications. We will contact your local planning authority to apply for planning permission adhering to the local planning rules.
This also applies to any building regulations applications.
We will keep you informed throughout the process and aim to make it as smooth as possible.
Building Regulation Approval
The good news is that a glazed structure, i.e. a conservatory, doesn’t usually require building regulations if it fulfils the following criteria:
You will require building regulation approval if:
Hallmark Conservatories
If you are thinking about adding a conservatory to your home, speak to our experienced team on 01323 671007 based in East Sussex; they will be able to advise you on the conservatory design and any planning and building regulations guidance.
