Planning Permission Solid Roof Conservatory

So the short answer to the question of whether or not you need planning permission to install a tiled roof on your conservatory is yes.

Planning permission solid roof conservatory.

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. Prior to their changing to be exempt from planning permission conservatories had to have 75 of the roof glazed. 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. When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval.

At the risk of oversimplifying the answer to do you need planning permission for a conservatory roof is no. 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 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 conservatory does not normally need planning permission as it is considered a permitted development.

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