Hi Guys,
I'm looking at having a very small conservatory or lean-to built onto my detached bungalow at the back. I only want to extend out by 1.6m & 3.5m across so having a door between would just be in the way. I basically want to extend my living room a small bit to fit in a table & chairs.
I have had a company come out & quote me for the job using triple glazing & a tinted glazed roof specifically for that type of build, used in orangeries etc. I asked about building regs & they said that their glass roof would pass building regs but the paperwork to do with planning & regs would be an extra £2500 so to save cash, I remove it afterwards myself or they can do it if I sign a disclaimer. I do have a very tight budget & can't afford the extra £2500.
I have no idea about the law with this sort of thing, people have just said that worst case I have to fit a door back in when I come to sell up. I have no plans to move any time in the forseable future.
I've read a bit about building regs & it is to do with heat loss having the external grade internal door fitted. So if they fit a glass roof that meets building regs shouldn't that be ok or will it then be subject to planning without the door fitted becoming an extension?
Any advise or options would be very much appreciated
I'm looking at having a very small conservatory or lean-to built onto my detached bungalow at the back. I only want to extend out by 1.6m & 3.5m across so having a door between would just be in the way. I basically want to extend my living room a small bit to fit in a table & chairs.
I have had a company come out & quote me for the job using triple glazing & a tinted glazed roof specifically for that type of build, used in orangeries etc. I asked about building regs & they said that their glass roof would pass building regs but the paperwork to do with planning & regs would be an extra £2500 so to save cash, I remove it afterwards myself or they can do it if I sign a disclaimer. I do have a very tight budget & can't afford the extra £2500.
I have no idea about the law with this sort of thing, people have just said that worst case I have to fit a door back in when I come to sell up. I have no plans to move any time in the forseable future.
I've read a bit about building regs & it is to do with heat loss having the external grade internal door fitted. So if they fit a glass roof that meets building regs shouldn't that be ok or will it then be subject to planning without the door fitted becoming an extension?
Any advise or options would be very much appreciated