Planning Permission & Building Regs

Do you need Planning Permission for your Orangery?

For many, when planning your orangery or conservatory, Planning Permission and Building Regulations can be an unwanted concern. By choosing David Gibson Conservatories in Northern Ireland, this is taken out of your hands so you are free to enjoy the exciting parts of choosing your dream design - such as what style will you have, will the roof be glass or polycarbonate and how will you use your new conservatory or orangery?

What is the difference between Planning Permission
and Building Regulations?

Planning Permission and Building Regulations are often confused. Both are the responsibility of the Local Authority and basically, Planning Permission takes into consideration the aesthetic effect of a new building/extension on the surrounding homes and neighbourhood, whilst Building Regulations define how the structure must be constructed in terms of thermal efficiency.

Do I need Planning Permission?

In most cases you will not require planning permission for your conservatory or orangery under the present legislation, unless you are adding a conservatory or orangery to a house that has already been extended. You may also need to check if your house is a 'new build' as developers sometimes place restrictions on them.

David Gibson Conservatories will take care of all Planning Permission and Building regulations on your behalf.  To find out more if your new conservatory or custom built orangery needs Planning Permission, give us a call free on 0800 838 454 - our advice is free and without any obligation to buy.