Planning Permission
A guide through the corridors of local authorities planning requirements for conservatories.
The fact is that home improvement is one of the largest growth areas in our economy today. We are all having conservatories, extensions and loft conversions built onto our homes at a very high rate due to the increase in our disposable income.
Therefore, to keep a firm rein on these developments, planning requirements are getting tighter to ensure that the type of home improvement is in keeping with the surrounding houses and neighbourhood. I am sure we all agree - 'nobody would wish to live next to a monstrosity'.
Approximately 60% of conservatories built will require planning permission.
Under the present legislation you may not require planning permission providing you meet with the following 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. is 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 Masonetts
This type of property has no permitted development rights and in all cases planning permission will apply, there are no exceptions.
The above mentioned only applies to extensions after the 1 July 1948.
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