Building Regulations for conservatories:The following notes are intended for guidance only, and are general requirements for all areas. Please consult the relevant local authority for any specific requirements for the area concerned.

Local authority by-laws:These are the construction and performance standards which, if followed, allow a structure to be built. They relate to the structural integrity of the construction and not its location. It should be noted that Building Regulations in England and Wales are different to those in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Check with local authorities for the existence of any local by-laws which may need to be considered.

1. The conservatory is used solely for domestic purposes.
2. The floor area is less than 30m² (internal floor).
3. The roof and walls are glazed with translucent or transparent materials with safety glazing at low level.
4. The conservatory is built at ground level.
5. The conservatory contains no sleeping accommodation.
6. The construction of the conservatory does not effect the existing drainage system.
7. The physical barrier is maintained between the house and the conservatory

Fire regulations: If a conservatory does not require Building Regulation approval and the conservatory is situated within 1m of the boundary, then the wall of the conservatory adjacent of the boundary should be constructed of materials with limited combustibility which meet fire regulations to approved document B of the Building Regulations 1992.

Ground conditions:In our experience building control officers are normally very happy to discuss your requirements and will be able to advise on local ground conditions even if the conservatory does not require building regulations. Remember getting the ground conditions and footings correct are most important.