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Do I Need Planning Permission For A Conservatory??
Although most conservatories can be installed without the need for any permission, there are cases when Planning permission or building regulations are required
Although different local authorities can have their own interpretations of the planning laws the basics are as follows:
With mid or end of terrace properties, there is usually an allowance of 50 cubic metres that can be added onto your home before planning permission is required. This will also include any permanent outbuildings such as brick built garages or workshops if they were constructed after the original house was built and fall within 5 meters of the house. Permissions are usually also required if the proposed conservatory is going to be sited alongside a road or footpath thus effectively extending your property closer to a public highway or footpath.
If you home is already extended, any extension will have to be measured and the volume added to the dimensions of your intended conservatory to determine if planning permission is needed.
If your home is a detached or a semi you have a larger allowance to work with of 70 cubic metres.
As an example, if you are considering a conservatory that measures 3.5 metres deep by 4 metres wide an it has an average height of 2.6 metres, this will take up an allowance of 36.4 cubic metres (3.5 x 4 x 2.6 =)
Building regulations are a different matter, and can vary significantly from one authority to another, If you need building regulation approval, one thing that councils do not generally like is the removal of the house doors between the main home and the conservatory. In their view there should always be 'a physical barrier' between the conservatory and the main house.
There are lots of things that are taken into consideration. Some of these include, the positioning of the structure in relation to the boundaries, how much of the actual garden is going to be used up, drainage and the general look/effect that the conservatory would have on your property and the general area. More recently the use of insulating glass (Low E) has become a consideration as well,
All in all if you have any doubts its best to contact your local planning officer before starting any project.
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