Does my conservatory need building regulation approval?
In England and Wales - The Building Regulations set minimum standards in the construction of buildings for the health, safety, comfort and convenience of building users.
If you want to construct, extend or alter a dwelling or a building that is a workplace, it is likely that you will need to make an application under the Building Regulations but in some types of building works are exempt.
The regulations cover structural stability, fire precautions, means of escape, damp-proofing, sound insulation, electrical safety, ventilation, drainage, energy conservation and access and facilities for disabled people.
Exempt works include:
1) The extension of a building by the addition at ground level of:
a) a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way; or
b) a carport open on at least two sides; where the floor area does not exceed 30 square metres, provided that in the case of a conservatory or porch which is wholly or partly glazed, the glazing satisfies the requirement of Building Regulation Part N Safety Glazing. An exempt conservatory must be separated from the remainder of the house by a wall, door or window.
2) A detached single storey building, having a floor area which does not exceed 30 square metres, which contains no sleeping accommodation and is a building:
a) at no point of which is less than one metre from the boundary of its curtilage; or
b) which is constructed substantially of non-combustible material.
It should be noted that there has been discussion about making all conservatories subject to building regulations and it could be that in the next 1 – 2 years ALL conservatories will be subject to building regulations.
More information at;
A Conservatories4UK.com Guide to Conservatories and Building Regulations in England & Wales
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