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Article: Regulations & Guidance for Conservatories
The Building Services Guide likes to give their customers relevant information, if you are considering having a conservatory put onto your property then you may find the following information useful.
In general domestic conservatories are exempted under building regulations as long as the conservatories meet the following criteria:- 1. The conservatory building must have a transparent or translucent roof. 2. The conservatory walls must be at least 75% wall glazing, therefore, having a maximum wall area of 25% brickwork. 3. The conservatory floor area should not exceed 30m˛ 4. The conservatory must be constructed at ground level. 5. The conservatory is to be separated from the property by means of a physical barrier. 6. The glazing satisfied building regulations part N. schedule I which covers toughened & safety glass
Home improvements is a large growth area today. To keep a tight grip on any developments, planning requirements are getting tighter to ensure that the improvements are in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood. Approximately 60% of conservatories built will require planning permission, under current legislation you may not require planning permission for your conservatory providing your conservatory meets with some conditions.
Detached Properties You are allowed to develop up to 70m3 or 115% of the total volume of the dwelling whichever is greater. However, this is a combination of the total amount of extensions, i.e. if you have had a kitchen extension of 40m3 and require a conservatory of 41m3 this would total 81m3 and planning permission would be required. Should the total be less than 70m3, or 115% of the volume of the dwelling, planning permission may not be required.
Semi-Detached Properties The same as detached properties, you are allowed to develop up to 70m3.
Terraced or End of Terrace Properties Same as detached and semi-detached, but only 50m3 is allowed to be developed.
Flats or Maisonettes This type of property has no permitted development rights and in all cases planning permission will apply, there are no exceptions.
Some additional criteria which might require planning permission is as follows:- If you build within 2m of the boundary line and the highest point at that junction is 4m or more high. If your conservatory covers more than 50% of the original garden. If your planning development rights have been removed. Grade II listed buildings. Where a conservatory is 20m or less from a road or public footpath.
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If you have any doubts always contact your local authority planning departments who will be able to give you advice on these matters.
