Planning Permission & Building Regulations

for Bespoke Conservatories

Mitchell Glass will take care of all necessary Planning Permission & Building Regulations for the installation of your Bespoke Conservatory with your local authority - however here is a summary of the basic facts.

Under the present legislation, if certain criteria are met you will not require planning permission in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians for Bespoke Conservatories, unless you are adding an orangery to a house that has already been extended. In addition, developers sometimes place further restrictions so it is worth checking if your house is a ‘new build’.

Listed Building Consent will always be required where the proposed alteration is to a Listed Building. If you live in a Conservation Area or what is termed Prime Frontage, Planning Permission will always be needed.

If the proposed addition falls within “Permitted Development” rules no Planning Consent will be needed but normally a Buildling Warrant will be required unless the conservatory is under 8m2 internal floor area.

All additions to houses should be architecturally compatible in design, scale and materials with the existing house and the surrounding area.

For further information on Planning Permission & Building Regulations for Bespoke Conservatories visit our Galashiels Showroom - if you prefer, arrange a free design visit online with our expert Bespoke Conservatory designer or freephone 0800 220 415.