Do you always need plannning permission for a conservatory?

Answer 1

Planning is required if:
1, you are increasing the volume of your house by over5%
OR
2, you already have extended the volume of your original house, (detached garages built within 5m of the dwelling count as extensions, even if they were built at the same time as the house!)
OR
3, the conservatory extends your house towards a road
OR
4, your neighbours might reasonably object to the development.
OR
5, you are in a conservation area, or live in a house which is listed.

Good news is that it is easy to apply for using a householder application, so long as you can measure and draw accurately this is straightforward.

Most conservatories do not require Building Control approval unless they are being built over a drain.

Your local planning authority can advise you further so speak to them, they are usually very helpful, remember it is less costly to get planning permission, even if you think it might not be required, than it is to get retrospective approval if you find you have made a mistake - perhaps when you get to sell the house. If in any doubt seek approval.

I have done my own householder applications for 2 seperate conservatories, on different houses, and although costing about £150 it was worth it.

Answer 2

If the conservatory can be locked off from the house, then it is not classed as part of the house and permission is not always necessary unless it is massive. Just check with the your council.

Answer 3

You do need planning permission for a conservatory as carpfish has said with existing buildings and you are upgrading that usually is fine but you would be better off getting advice off of your local council as they do differ from one county to another

Answer 4

Not if the conservatory is a quarter of the size of your house or less. Check with the local council on their rules and regulations.

Answer 5

I was always of the opinion that you only needed planning permission if the conservatory was bricked at the bottom.....

Answer 6

If you are replacing an exisiting building, say a lean-to or something similar where the base and footprint are already there, then no permission is needed. For a completely new structure it is always worth approaching the council for advice!!

Answer 7

Providing it is less than 50 cubic metres in volume and your house is not listed or in a conservation area you should not need planning permission. Always best to check with local authority first.

Answer 8

Yes, apply to your local Council's Planning Department.

If you build without permission the Council can demand you take it down - what a waste of money that would be!

Answer 9

Not always, but always better to check with the planning office before starting work.

Answer 10

this doesn't answer your question but strachan commented on the penalty straight after the game saying it was a penalty when he hadnt seen video evidence. he said that people he spoke to said it was a penalty and that is what he relied on mate!!! dont jump the gun