Conservatories, Orangeries & Extensions in London & Essex

Planning permission for conservatories and orangeries in Essex and South East London

Here at Chigwell Window Centre, we take care of acquiring any necessary planning permissions before we start working on your home.

For any who are wondering whether planning permission might be required for a conservatory, orangery or glazed extension that you’re planning, we have listed the current guidance for planning permission in England below:

• Provided the single storey extension does not exceed 8m for detached properties and 6m for any other kind of property, planning permission will not be required. However, this is subject to the Neighbour Consultation Scheme.
• If your permitted development rights have been removed, you will need to apply for planning permission.
• The roof must not exceed 4m in height or be higher than your home’s roof.
• It must contain no balconies, verandas or raised platforms.
• It must be at ground level and be separated from the rest of your property by an external door or set of doors.

If your property falls within a conservation area, designated land or a Site of Specific Interest, planning permission might still be required even if abiding by the guidance above. In such cases, we recommend checking the planning guidance on your local planning authority’s website.

Building Regulations for conservatories

Like we do when it comes to planning permission, we ensure that the necessary Building Regulations approval is taken care of before work starts (if required).

In most cases Building Regulations approval is not required, although it might be if a conservatory:

• Has an internal floor area that exceeds 30 square metres.
• Is not sited at ground approval.
• Does not have at least 50% glass coverage on newly built walls.
• Has a roof that is not at least 70% translucent.
• Is not separated from the main property by a physical barrier such as external quality doors.