What are the building regulations for an orangery?

An orangery, like other conservatories, is exempt from building regulation approval when: They’re built at ground level and the area of the floor is less than 30m2. An external quality door is used to separate the orangery from the current property. (orangery must be attached to the existing property)

Do I need planning permission for a conservatory or orangery?

An Orangery and an extension fall under the same rules and are considered permitted developments and DON’T need planning permission (subject to limits). Building regulation approval is required on any work.

Do I need planning or building regs for a conservatory?

A conservatory is usually considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to set limits and conditions and most conservatories require approval under the building regulations.

What is the maximum size for a conservatory without planning permission?

You CAN build a conservatory or single-storey extension without planning permission if: It is a maximum height of 4m high or 3m high (if within 2m of a boundary). The conservatory does not cover more than half the garden. The roof ridge or top point is not higher than the eaves of a property’s roof.

Can a orangery be built without planning permission?

While permitted development rights now allow for the construction of many Orangeries without planning permission we may have to limit their size and material construction if building regulations are to be avoided. If an orangery does not meet any of the above rules then it will have to adhere to building regulations in full.

What kind of planning permission do you need for a conservatory?

Planning permission is concerned with the appearance of buildings, the impact they have on their immediate environment and highway access. Consent is normally given to build a conservatory, extension or orangery, as these structures are generally seen as permissible developments.

What are the requirements for an orangery extension?

Like other types of new extensions, orangeries have certain standards that need to be met in order for them to meet building regulations. The three main standards that are covered in building regulations, however, are the ability to insulate, how suitable the foundations are, and the structural integrity of the orangery.

When is an orangery exempt from building regulations?

An orangery, like other conservatories, is exempt from building regulation approval when: They’re built at ground level and the area of the floor is less than 30m2. An external quality door is used to separate the orangery from the current property. (orangery must be attached to the existing property)