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Conservatory planning permission for Sudbury & Cambridge homes
Planning permission can be a real headache, but there’s no need to worry with A&B Asset by your side. Seeking planning permission for a conservatory build isn’t always necessary but, should you need to, A&B Asset will arrange everything for you whilst working closely with your local authority to ensure all legislation is carefully followed.
Straight-forward, hassle-free, all taken care of
Should this be the case, we will enlist a highly trained architect to visit your home and gather all the measurements and other details required by the council. Detailed drawings will then be draw-up and submitted to your local council for approval. You will also receive full copies of all the drawings and designs for the proposed structure and you will be kept up to date throughout the entire process. Most planning applications are decided within 8 – 13 weeks.
Do we need planning permission for a conservatory?
Most conservatories don’t require planning permission as they fall within ‘Permitted Development’ rules, which automatically grant planning permission. As long as the following rules are adhered to, you may not need to apply for planning permission:
- Permitted Development Rights (PDR) haven’t been withdrawn from your property.
*E.g. Article 4 direction has been put in place by the local planning authority. - Your property is not located in a listed and/or conservation area.
- Single-storey extensions for detached houses do not exceed 6m or 8m.
*This applies in England only.
*Not applicable for houses located within designated land and Sites of Specific Interest.
*All subject to The Neighbour Consultation Scheme - The conservatory does not exceed 3m from the original back house wall of the property.
*This applies to semi-detached or terraced buildings situated in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. - The conservatory does not exceed 4m from the original back house wall of the property.
*This applies to detached properties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. - The conservatory is built at ground level.
- The conservatory roof does not exceed 4m’s in height and is no higher than the roof of your property.
- The conservatory doesn't have any balconies, verandas or raised platforms.
- The conservatory is permanently separated from the remainder of the property by a high-quality exterior door.
Getting your head around planning permission for conservatories can be a real nightmare, but with an A&B installation all there is to do is look forward to spending time in your new living space with your friends and family!
What are building regulations for conservatories?
Your detailed home inspection report from A&B will decide whether your conservatory is exempt from building regulations. If any of the following points apply, building regulations may be required:
- Its roof isn’t 70% translucent (semi-transparent).
- Any newly constructed walls don’t have 50% glass coverage.
- Its floor area exceeds 30m².
- It's not built at ground level.
- There is no physical barrier between the main house and the extension, e.g. High-quality doors.
As you can see, at A&B peace of mind comes naturally. With nothing to fear, what are you waiting for?! Contact us today and begin the conservatory installation of your dreams.
What happens if you build a conservatory without planning permission?
If you fail to gain the correct planning permissions, you could face serious enforcement action; including considerable fines, modifications, and (in extreme cases) demolition enforcement.
There is such a thing as ‘retrospective planning permission’, allowing you to apply for planning permission after the works have started which is then considered by your local authority. However, this can be particularly risky, so it’s best to use an experienced double-glazing installer (like us!) who can take care of everything for you.
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