Planning Permission Solid Roof Conservatory

Planning regulations were changed to allow conservatories to have a tiled solid roof back in 2010.

Planning permission solid roof conservatory.

Prior to their changing to be exempt from planning permission conservatories had to have 75 of the roof glazed. This may necessitate planning permission. 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. At the risk of oversimplifying the answer to do you need planning permission for a conservatory roof is no.

A solid roof on a conservatory also makes it easier to regulate the temperature in the room helping to keep it cooler in the summer with less sunlight beating down on overhead glass all day. 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. You don t need planning permission to put a solid roof your conservatory however always make sure your conservatory framework is structurally sound and can take the weight of a new solid roof. 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.

When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval. 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.