Planning Permission Solid Roof Conservatory

At the risk of oversimplifying the answer to do you need planning permission for a conservatory roof is no.

Planning permission solid roof conservatory.

Any company you use should now be able to provide building regulations advice and sign off. Changes in building regulations means that those wanting to add a solid roof conservatory to their home may no longer need to apply for planning permission. A change of use occurs when replacing a glass roof for a solid insulated roof as it causes the structure to be classed as permanent rather than temporary. New temporary changes also mean that you can build a larger rear extension up to 6m for attached and 8m for detached properties so long as you notify surrounding properties using the neighbour consultation scheme.

When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval. Prior to their changing to be exempt from planning permission conservatories had to have 75 of the roof glazed. Planning regulations were changed to allow conservatories to have a tiled solid roof back in 2010. A conservatory does not normally need planning permission as it is considered a permitted development.

This may necessitate planning permission. There are a number of conditions that need to be met for the conservatory to be exempt from planning permission but none that affect replacing your roof.