Building Regulations

Generally speaking conservatories/sunrooms on residential property are exempted under Building Regulations.

Below are some of the Exemption Criteria - under the Building Regulations 1991 (as amended). These criteria must be met for a conservatory extension to be classified as exempt:

- The extension has a completely transparent or translucent roof.

- The extension walls are substantially glazed. (Should not have more than 25% of its wall

area as brick work)

- The extension has a floor area not exceeding 30m squared.

- The extension is sited at ground level.

- The extension is permanently separated from the remainder of the property by means of a door.

- Any radiator within the conservatory is controllable. (If fixed heating installations are proposed,

they should have their own separate temperature and on/off controls).

- The glazing satisfies the requirements of part N, Schedule 1 (toughened/safety glass).

- The extension does not contain any drainage facilities. (i.e. sink, WC, or washing machine)

NOTE:

Holmebrook Conservatories offers these notes as general guidelines ONLY. You may still require approval for any associated works to the house that you intend to carry out.

It is advisable to ensure that a conservatory is not constructed so that it restricts ladder access to windows serving a room in the room or a loft conversion, particularly for emergency means or means of escape purposes.

Conservatories are only exempt when they are built on ground level.

Links and contact details:

You should always check whether or not a planning application is required

Planning Control can be contacted on:

Bolton:

01204 336000

Bury:

0161 253 5287

Manchester:

0161 234 5000