Can I put a conservatory on a Grade 2 listed building?

Conservatories for Listed Buildings. If you live in a listed building and wish to add a conservatory to it, you must obtain Listed Buildings Consent before construction starts. It is a criminal offence to carry out work that requires Listed Building Consent before this has been given.

Do you need planning permission for a conservatory on a listed building?

If your house is listed, a new conservatory will need consent, and for all older houses the location, size, materials and design need careful thought. If you need planning permission and Building Regulations approval, your conservatory must meet standards for energy efficiency and insulation.

Can you put extensions on a Grade II listed building?

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act of 1990 states that a listed building, and specifically a Grade II listed property, cannot be altered, demolished, extended or modified without permission from the local planning authority (LPA).

How big can a conservatory be without building regs?

30 square metres
Conservatories are exempt from building regulations if they are deemed a ‘conservatory’ by falling within the following guidelines: Not more than 30 square metres measured in floor area. Built at ground level. Separated from the house by an external wall or windows.

Can a conservatory be added to a listed building?

In almost all situations, you are likely to need Listed Building Consent to add a conservatory or orangery onto a listed building. Listed Building Consent is granted by your council. It is vital to consult with your Local Planning Authority to decide the best course of action.

Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?

Planning permission and Building Regulation approval may be required to extend your house. In addition, Listed Building Consent will be required if your house is listed. You should seek advice on the need for consent before carrying out these changes. Conservatory or extension?

What can I make to a Grade II listed building?

What alterations can I make to a Grade II Listed building? It is possible to modernise a Grade II listed property, but you must play by the rules… Buildings are listed for a reason. They may have a special historic or architectural interest which it is important to conserve and they may be located in an area that is historically important.

Why are conservatories and orangeries on listed buildings important?

In all cases a high quality of design is of paramount importance. If a property is Listed this should not mean that Consent cannot be obtained. As a major designer and manufacturer of quality conservatories and orangeries we have had considerable success in overcoming objections and providing acceptable solutions in sensitive locations.