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In most cases you don't have to apply for planning permission in order to add a conservatory to your home. However, there are some conditions that need to be met. Including;

1. If you live on designated land cladding a property with stone, artificial stone, pebble dash, render timber plastic or tiles to the exterior of the property is not permitted development. Examples of designated land include national parks and the broads, Areas of Outstanding Beauty, Conservation Sites and World Heritage Sites.
2. On designated land, your conservatory cannot extend beyond the side wall of the original development.
3. When adding a conservatory to your house, it cannot exceed 50% of the total area of land that surrounds the original house. You need to factor in sheds and outbuildings as these count towards the 50% allowance
4. If your house is a corner plot, you cannot build a conservatory on the side that faces the road. This also applies to the front of the property if it faces a highway
5. If you are building a conservatory at the side of a property, it must not be more than half the width of your home.
6. A side conservatory must also be single storied and no more than four meters high.
7. If your conservatory is backing onto a boundary, it will not be permitted if the eaves of the conservatory are higher than three meters.
8. A single storied rear conservatory must not extend more than three meters form the house in an attached property and no more than four meters in a detached house.
9. Rear conservatory that are single storey must not be higher than four meters
10. The highest part of your conservatory cannot be higher than the roof ridge line of your house.

Being aware of these few conditions will make the early planning stages easier to manage and is the key to a happy future with your conservatory. Remember, adding a conservatory to your home can seriously add to the value of your property. Contact Global Windows for the best possible service.