Conservatories

Planning permission is not necessary for all conservatories. Adding a conservatory can be allowed under “permitted development” rules. That said, we always recommend you check whether full planning permission is required. Not only will this give you total peace of mind, but save you a great deal of money. Failure to check could be an expensive mistake should local authorities decide a conservatory was built illegally and it would need to then be removed.

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An Orangery is defined as a brick structure with large windows a flat roof and a glass lantern. A conservatory is a glass structure with a brick base and a pitched roof comprising of over 75% glass.

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Without the correct footings a conservatory could start to shift or move which will start to pull the structure out of shape and reduce its weather tightness. For a single storey conservatory or extension you will need foundations to be between 1000mm and 1500mm in depth.

Kitchen conservatories are increasingly becoming the most wanted extensions, as the demands of open plan living continue to grow. A kitchen conservatory must be well ventilated to ensure heat from cooking or appliances can escape. As with all extensions, you must comply with UK building regulations and check whether planning permission will be required.