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MAT Conservatory Design
MAT are experienced in all aspects of Conservatory
design including if necessary obtaining Planning permission or Building
Regulation Approval.
Do I need permission for
my Conservatory? possibly not
Generally speaking, conservatories/sunrooms on residential property are exempt
under Building Regulations, but this may be changing in the near future.
Below are some of the Exemption Criteria - under the Building Regulations 1991
(as amended). These criteria must be met for a conservatory extension to be
classified as exempt:
a) The extension has a completely
transparent or translucent roof.
b) The extension walls are substantially
glazed. Must have at least half the area of the walls formed of windows. Must
have at least three quarters of the area of the roof formed of glazing,
polycarbonate sheets or similar translucent material.
c) The extension has a floor area not
exceeding 30m squared.
d) The extension is sited at ground level.
e) The extension is permanently separated
from the remainder of the property by means of a door.
f) Any radiator within the conservatory is
controllable (if fixed heating installations are proposed, they should have
their own separate temperature and on/off controls).
g) The glazing satisfies the requirements of
part N, Schedule 1 (toughened/safety glass).
h) The extension does not contain any
drainage facilities (i.e. sink, WC, or washing machine).
Contact your local Council they will be able to give you more specific advice.
Introducing
SuperHighway
With SuperHighway, we can scan in a photograph of your house, superimpose
a virtual conservatory, and view it on-screen from any angle. You can see
exactly what your new conservatory will look like right there in the comfort of
their own home, via a laptop computer.
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