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For Building Regulation requirements, here’s a quick summary of the basic facts.

Planning permission is not usually required if your home has already been extended.

If your home is a new build you’ll need to check your sites regulations as new developments often come with building conditions which can vary.

In England and Wales, Building Regulations are not required providing these rules are met:

• Your planned conservatory has a roof made of at least 75% transparent or translucent material. Has at least 50% glazed walls (no more than half of the wall area should be brickwork, masonry or solid panels)
• Has a floor area of no more than 30 square metres.
• Is at ground level. Is permanently separated from the rest of the house by an exterior quality lockable door.
• Has thermostatically controlled heating.
• Is not being attached to a listed building.
• Does not contain sanitary or drainage facilities (one of the likeliest reasons for a conservatory requiring Building Regulation approval is that all or part of it is being used as a kitchen)
• Satisfies the Building Regulations with regard to toughened or safety glass.