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Do I need building regulations approval or planning permission to change the roof on my conservatory?
Many homeowners choose to replace their traditional polycarbonate conservatory roof with a solid tiled roof for better thermal efficiency.
If the change significantly alters the structure or appearance of the roof, then planning permission may be required. Most alterations to roofs are considered permitted development, providing they meet the limits set out in legislation.
A new roof must comply with building regulations to ensure it is structurally safe, energy efficient and properly ventilated.
Common Questions
Planning permission will not be require to add an en-suite provided it is within the existing building and not part of a wider project such as an extension.
Building regulations will have to be considered when adding an en-suite as it impacts drainage, ventilation and electrics. It is recommended that you have the work completed by a member of the competent person scheme.
Fitting, altering or replacing an external flue, chimney, or soil and vent pipe is normally considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, providing certain conditions are met.
Read about the conditions which must be met to comply with permitted development rules.
Building regulations apply to installing a flue, and installation should be carried out by a suitably qualified installer.
Read about building regulations for flue installation.
Verandas will often require planning permission as they do not fall under permitted development rights. If the veranda is raised over 0.3 metres, covers more than 50% of the land around your house, is on the principal elevation or on a roof then it will need planning permission.
You may require additional consents if you live in a Conservation Area or listed building. If you are unsure, you should contact your local planning authority.
For more information about planning permission for verandas and balconies, read our common project.
If an outdoor kitchen is not a permanent structure, then planning permission will normally not be required.
Where planning permission is required, it may be granted through permitted development rights, provided it meets the limits set out in legislation. Most outdoor kitchens fall within the set limits unless they are particularly tall or close to a boundary.
While there is no specific permitted development right for ‘outdoor kitchens’ it may be classified as an ‘outbuilding’.
You can view the limitations for outbuildings and outdoor kitchens in the relevant common project
If the structure exceeds the limits set out through permitted development rights, then it will require an application for planning permission.
Different rules may apply if you live in a listed building or conservation area. If this is the case, you may wish to consult your local planning authority.
Read about the building regulations that cover outdoor kitchens.
A council’s planning department, known as the local planning authority (LPA), is the local government body responsible for managing and overseeing the planning system in a specific area.
You can use the search tool on Planning Portal to find the contact details for any local planning authority in England and Wales.
