Conservatory buying guide for Sheffield & South Yorkshire

3. Conservatory planning permissions

One of the main advantages to a conservatory installation is that if it adheres to certain rules, it will fall within permitted development rights; meaning that it will be exempt from having to seek planning permission.

Relaxed planning permissions, applied in 2013, also allowed for larger limits on single-storey rear extensions and since June 2019 these have been made permanent in England only. This is great news for South Yorkshire homeowners who wish to build a conservatory up to 6m on an attached house and 8m for detached homes (outside designated land and Sites of Specific Scientific Interest and subject to the associated Neighbour Consultation Scheme).

5. New conservatory roof options

Most solid, tiled or glazed conservatory roof’s will not require planning permission, as long as it’s a maximum height of 4 metres high or 3 metres high if it’s within 2 metres of a boundary, thanks to permitted development rules.

Global Windows offer five fabulous conservatory roofing options;

• Glass roof – Ideal as a sunroom, the inclusion of thermally efficient, solar controlled glass can proactively reflect up to 60% of the sun’s heat and 53% of the sun’s glare.
• Tiled roof – Tiled conservatory roofs provide effective weather resistance, enhanced privacy and can be comfortably used all year round.
• Solid roof / Guardian warm roof – Achieving outstanding insulative properties for year round enjoyment, its solid roof aesthetics also give it the more permanent look of an extension.
• Roof lanterns – Offering a fantastic raised ceiling, roof lanterns eliminate damp and condensation issues whilst making the space feel brighter, lighter and spacious.