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Do I need approval to build a conservatory?

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Do I need approval to build a conservatory?

A conservatory is exempt from Building Regulations approval so long as:

it is less than 30 square meters in size
three quarters of the roof is glazed
half the walls are glazed

Please also note that the glazing itself should comply with safety standards. For further information about glazing safety, please visit the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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