Today local authorities do not require planning permission for installing a conservatory or orangery to your home in the UK. There are certain conditions that do apply, however overall conservatories & orangeries do not need planning permission if you plan that your conservatory or orangery does not cover more than fifty percent of the land that the home occupies.

• You do not intend to build the conservatory or orangery on the same side of the house that fronts a highway. This rule applies to conservatories on the front back and side, you cannot build one on a side of the house that is parallel to a road.
• You cannot build any part of the conservatory or orangery higher than the existing highest point on your roof – this regulation regarding the height of the conservatory can only be important on a bungalow.
• If you are building a conservatory or orangery solely on the rear of the house than it can only extend beyond the outer wall by three meters if the house is attached to another. However if you have a detached house then the conservatory can be four meters.
• Side conservatory or orangeries can be built up to four meters high and a width of no more than half the width of the original house width. Unless of course the side fronts a highway and then you cannot build one at all.
• The roof height can only be to the first storey if you have more than one story.
• The conservatory or orangery must be closed in it cannot have any other extraneous extensions such as a conservatory balcony or a conservatory verandah. Simply put your conservatory can only be one structure with no conservatory extensions.
• Finally designated land cannot have a rear conservatory or orangery of more than one storey. Cladding cannot be used and side conservatories are forbidden. Designated land means areas of natural beauty such as the Norfolk broads, conservation areas, national parks and world heritage sites.

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A conservatory could be the perfect solution for those who wish to extend their living area due to a restriction of space within their current living quarters. During the winter it provides the perfect viewpoint of the garden so that you can admire the view in luxury whatever the weather.

It is not just about the way your conservatory looks from the outside that matters. You could even transform your conservatory into a second living room as accessories and facilities such as conservatory furniture, conservatory blinds, under floor heating, air conditioning, lighting and a number of different flooring options can easily be installed.

You need to figure out how your conservatory is going to be used and how often it will be used in order to determine how much you are prepared to spend on it. It is a long term commitment and behind other essentials such as cars and houses, a conservatory may be one of the biggest investments you ever make during your lifetime.

Conservatories commonly come fitted with double glazing. This is because double glazing is far better insulated than single glazed glass meaning that your conservatory will be much easier and cheaper to heat. Meaning that not only will  they be more energy efficient, but also much better for the environment.

You need not have a mansion to house a conservatory, there are a variety of styles, shapes and designs to be had to suit virtually any property.

Conservatories in Cumbria bring with them an endless amount of benefits for you and your family. A great deal of warmth can be transported into your home via a conservatory as they are a great insulator of heat, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. uPVC conservatories are extremely energy efficient as they are glazed with ‘A’ rated windows, the gold standard for windows in any home. The thickness of the windows means that you are less likely to be disturbed when relaxing in the back of the house.

A conservatory can act as a further security measure in addition to your windows and doors throughout the home. Doors installed in a conservatory are made up of the best locking systems you will find anywhere, so forcing a door or picking the lock is a near impossibility. Maintenance of a conservatory is so simple, a wiping down with a wet cloth very occasionally is all that is required.

The strength of construction of a conservatory means that it is built to last and will almost certainly be present in your house for years down the line. In case of the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your conservatory, you should make sure that it covered by guarantee, most companies will provide a ten year guarantee to give you peace of mind.

Double glazing in Barrow in Furness and windows in Lancaster can also help the oldest of homes be transformed into a fantastically modern property.

Because most conservatories are made of a solaris polycarbonate roof, it means that up to 80% of the sun’s solar energy will be prevented from entering the conservatory through the roof, helping to maintain a comfortable internal temperature. Therefore you can sit back and relax in your conservatory and enjoy your garden from the indoors without feeling uncomfortably hot. It will also reduce the glare of the sun so you are not reduced to having to look like a celebrity by wearing sunglasses inside.

Conservatories in Barrow in Furness made up of solaris glass will reduce unwanted heat in the summer, but have the added benefit in that they will reduce the amount of heat lost in the winter. This means that with double glazing in Lancaster present in your conservatory you will be able to sit and admire your garden on even the coldest of days, without having to wear layers of clothing to keep warm.

Windows in Kendal are available in a variety of different colours so that you can match them up with the colour of your conservatory. The shape of them can also be sculptured to fit the existing look of the conservatory. So you need not be outside to enjoy the sun, chill out and relax in a brand new conservatory.