1a) Detached and semi-detached houses
The conservatory does not increase the overall volume of the original house by whichever is greater-70 cubic metres or 15% of the volume of 115 cubic metres. (Scotland please apply to your own local authorities as planning laws may differ)
1b) Terraced or end of terraced houses.
The conservatory does not increase the overall volume of the original house(as the house was first built, or, as it stood on the first of July 1948, if it was built before then , extensions built since then count against the allowance). By whichever is the greater - 59 cubic metres or 10% of the volume upto a maximum of 115 cubic metres.
2) No part of the Conservatory projects further forward than the existing front wall or higher than the highest point of your roof line.
3) No part of your Conservatory comes within 2 metres of your boundary if it is more than 4 metres above the ground.
4) It does not cover more than half the original garden area.
5) It cannot be used as a separate dwelling.
YOU WILL NEED PLANNING PERMISSION IF:
1) If your house is a listed building
2) If your house is in a conservation area
3) A condition was imposed on the estate when it was built that removes the permitted rights to build an extension/conservatory, without the prior approval of the local authority. this would need to be submitted as a planning application,and a fee is normally chargeable.
Cladwinds Ltd would advise you to check with your local authority and get confirmation in writing
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