Official Permission for Conservatory Building

Conservatory Planning Permission

For the majority of

conservatories, planning

permission is not necessary -

but if planning permission is

required, don’t worry!

Our team of experts at

Conservatory Village will be

able to advise you on what’s

involved and if you wish, can

help you to arrange for

planning permission with your

local council.

In England and Wales, Building

Regulations are not required as

long as the conservatory:

Has a roof made of at least 75% transparent or translucent material (glass or polycarbonate)

Has at least 50% glazed walls (i.e. no more than half of the wall area should be brickwork, masonry or solid panels)

Has an area of no more than 30 square metres

Is at ground level

Is permanently separated from the rest of the house by an exterior quality lockable door

Has thermostatically controlled heating

Is not being attached to a listed building

Does not contain sanitary or drainage facilities (one of the most likely reasons for a conservatory requiring Building Regulation approval is that all or part of it is being used as a kitchen)

Satisfies the Building Regulations with regard to toughened safety glass (PartN) and electrical safety (Part P) (Conservatory Village Installers will ensure this happens automatically)

The requirements in Scotland, and to a lesser extent Northern Ireland, are different to those in England and Wales. If in doubt, please ask one of the Conservatory Village team or contact the Building Control Department of your local council who will be able to advise you on the specific requirements in your area.