OBTAINING PLANNING
“There is no real difference when it comes to gaining planning permission for a sunroom, orangery or conservatory,” says Richard Bennett, designer surveyor at Room Outside. “Most small conservatories and sunrooms can be built under Permitted Development rights, but you may still need Building Regulations sign off, depending on a number of factors.”
A full set of rules can be found at www.planningportal.co.uk, but the main rules are:
● Single-storey rear extensions should not extend further than 4m from the original dwelling for a detached house or 3m for a semi-detached or terraced house (8m and 6m respectively under Prior Notification)
● Single-storey extensions shouldn’t be taller than 4m
● The orangery/conservatory/sunroom should cover no more than half of the land around the original dwelling.
Always consult your local authority if you are unsure — you can obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for peace of mind. If
