Conservatories And Planning Permission

Conditions that are attached to the planning permission for conservatories differ for each area so it is always advisable to check with the local planning office in your area. Certain common issues with conservatories which always require planning permission are as follows:

1.If the dwelling comes in the category of ‘listed building’

2.If the height of the conservatory is more than 4 meters from the ground level.

3.If a part of the conservatory is an area of 2 sq. m. of the original property

4.If the area of an already built conservatory or the combined area of the house and conservatory extension is more than 30 sq. m.

5.If the conservatory exists in the front area of the property and projects further from the walls of the house onto the public highway

You can develop from 115% to 70 cu. m of the total volume of your house for your conservatory, depending upon which figure is greater. However, planning permission is not required if the volume is less than 115% or 70 cu. m. of the total volume of your dwelling. It means that if you want a 50 cu. m. extension for your kitchen, along with a 55 cu. m. conservatory, then you need a planning permission for a 105 cu. m. volume.

You do not need planning permission if you do not cross the limit you already have been allotted to develop. Rules and regulations are the same for the Semi-Detached and for the end of Terrace or Terraced Properties. Only, in case of Terraced properties, permission up to 50 cu. m. volume is allowed.
You definitely need permission for the conservatory if you have already extended the area of your property according to the permitted development area. In case of a maisonette or flat, no development rights are permitted and you require planning permission for every development.

Residential properties, sun rooms, or conservatories are generally let off under the Building Regulations Act 1991. There are certain criteria that are required to be met for exemption of a conservatory extension. These are given below:

1.The conservatory extension needs to have a floor that is not more than 30 sq. m.

2.The extension must have a translucent or a completely transparent roof.

3.The area formed of windows should be at least half of the total wall area and walls of the extension should be considerably glazed. The roof should be formed out of some translucent material such as polycarbonate sheets or glazing.

4.There are no drainage facilities such as WC, washing machine, or sink, in the extension.

5.There needs to be a door that permanently separates the extension from the remaining part of the property.

6.Radiators in the conservatory should be controllable. If the conservatory consists of heating installations, then they should have their own separate on/off temperature controls.

7.The extension needs to be located at the ground level.

Thus, in order to stay clear of any legal hazards while building conservatories, it is best to be on one’s guard by getting regular updates regarding the existent rules and laws. For a free brochure of our unique range of striking bespoke aluminium conservatories and structures visit apropos-conservatories dot com

By: Gareth Talor

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