Is Building Regulation consent required?
Conservatories are normally
exempt from building regulations when: 1. They are built at ground level and
are less than 30 square metres in floor area
2. At least half of the new wall
and three quarters of the roof is either glazed or translucent material
3.
The conservatory is separated from the house by external quality door(s).
4. Glazing and any fixed electrical installations comply with the applicable building
regulations requirements (see below). You are advised not to construct
conservatories where they will restrict ladder access to windows serving rooms
in roof or loft conversions, particularly if any of the windows are intended to
help escape or rescue if there is a fire. Any new structural opening between
the conservatory and the existing house will require building regulations approval,
even if the conservatory itself is an exempt structure. for more information
visit the Planning
Portal
Note:
Building regulations is a separate issue from
Conservatory Planning Permission.
You should always check to see if planning permission is also required before
going ahead and building a conservatory.
Always consult with your local
building control department before commencing any building work, failure to follow
this advice could result to your new conservatory having to be demolished.
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