I have just been to see a local supplier who is coming round to quote for a new Conservatory. The conservatory would be joined to the kitchen which currently has external windows and a door.
He mentioned that it would be possible to knock through and make one big kitchen diner. By this he means remove the door and window, leaving the wall intact. I asked whether Building Regulations would allow this and he said that "If anyone asks, tell them that you removed the doors and windows yourself". I don't understand this because I thought that the structure could only be classed as a Conservatory if:
(as this page states) http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/conservatories/:
"However, conservatories are normally exempt from building regulations when: The conservatory is separated from the house by external quality walls, doors or windows."
Not sure what "normally" means.
Is this a loophole or am I being fed a load of rubbish by the supplier?
I'd rather know before I go any further.
He mentioned that it would be possible to knock through and make one big kitchen diner. By this he means remove the door and window, leaving the wall intact. I asked whether Building Regulations would allow this and he said that "If anyone asks, tell them that you removed the doors and windows yourself". I don't understand this because I thought that the structure could only be classed as a Conservatory if:
(as this page states) http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/conservatories/:
"However, conservatories are normally exempt from building regulations when: The conservatory is separated from the house by external quality walls, doors or windows."
Not sure what "normally" means.
Is this a loophole or am I being fed a load of rubbish by the supplier?
I'd rather know before I go any further.