Conservatory Regulations 2010 refers to planning permission and building regulations for conservatories.
Planning Permission for Conservatories – Conservatory Regulations 2010
Fitting a conservatory to your home is considered to be a permitted development, without the need for planning permission. This is subject to the conditions and limits shown in the screenshot below taken from the Planning Portal website (click image to enlarge).
The above permitted development allowances apply only to houses. Guidelines for maisonettes, flats and other types of buildings are here: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/flats/
Other notes on conservatory regulations 2010 are shown in the screenshot below (click image to enlarge):
Building Regulations for Conservatories- Conservatory Regulations 2010
When adding an extension to your home, building regulations will normally apply, however, conservatories are generally exempt from building regulations when:
It is also advisable to avoid locating conservatories where they could restrict ladder access to dormer windows in the roof or windows installed in loft conversions especially if they are intended as a fire escape.
New apertures that are created between conservatories and existing dwellings will mean that the conservatory will need building regulations approval.
For full details about planning permission and building regulations for conservatories, call ConservatoryLand on 0800 952 8000.
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