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Planning permissions for DIY conservatories:
Planning permission for diy conservatories varies from county to county in the UK. The regulations for England also differ to those in Scotland. diy2go.com suggest that you contact your local planning office before you purchase your conservatory.
England & Wales planning permission for conservatories:
Throughout England & Wales, planning permission is generally not required if you are to build a DIY conservatory for purely domestic purposes. However, there are a number of simple checks to make to make sure that you will comply. First, check the ‘permitted development limit’ for your property. This is usually between 50 and 70 cubic metres depending on your local authority regulations. The DIY conservatory must not exceed this limit.
Second, if the property has been extended in the past a proportion of the ‘permitted development limit’ will have been used up. For complete peace of mind and for absolute clarity on the matter, diy2go.com recommend that you check with your local planning office. The house owner is responsible for obtaining planning permission for their DIY conservatory should it be needed.
As mentioned above, planning permission requirements vary between local authorities. There are a number of commonalities that make planning permission for a DIY conservatory required.
- The house is a listed building or is within a conservation area.
- If the DIY conservatory will not be used for purely domestic purposes.
- If any part of the DIY conservatory comes within a conservation area.
- The house has already been significantly extended, and the new conservatory means that the total added area would be in excess of 30 square metres.
- If you are building your DIY conservatory on the front of your property and part of or all of the existing wall of the house facing onto the highway
diy2go.com endeavour to ensure that the information above is accurate. Planning law however is subject to change. It is the responsibility of the house owner to make enquiries at their local planning and building control departments, and to obtain the necessary consents before commencing any building work.
Scottish & Isle of Man Regulations
These regulations differ from those for England & Wales. A building warrant is always required before you commence construction of a DIY conservatory over 8 square metres. diy2go.com recommend that you contact your relevant local authority to seek advise and clarification at the beginning of your planning process.
diy2go.com endeavour to ensure that the information above is accurate. Planning law however is subject to change. It is the responsibility of the house owner to make enquiries at their local planning and building control departments, and to obtain the necessary consents before commencing any building work.
Survey guide for DIY conservatories
Before you purchase your DIY conservatory you need to measure the size of your site to understand which model of conservatory to purchase. You also need to assess obstructions and access routes.
Common obstructions include manhole covers, gas boiler flues, rainwater down pipes and even water overflow pipes. Therefore a little time surveying your proposed site to make sure none of these lay within the site before purchase can save a great deal of stress and heartache afterwards. If they do lie within your proposed site, do not despair, as it is possible to move the position of most of these items. diy2go.com do however suggest that you seek professional advise in this instance.
The majority of DIY conservatory styles look magnificent with all house styles, however if you live in a bungalow you have to take into consideration the height of the overhang of the eaves on your property. diy2go.com recommend that you choose a double hipped DIY conservatory if you own a bungalow as this eliminates this problem.
Access to the DIY conservatory site is also a consideration. How will the delivery drivers get the DIY conservatory to your proposed site? Do you live at the end of a narrow street? Do you have restricted access to the rear of your property? All these issues and more can be overcome, but they still need to be considered in order to guarantee that your project runs smoothly.
Please note that current UK building regulations insist that your door from the house to the DIY conservatory is an external grade door.
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