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Planning for greenhouses

Do I need Planning Permission for a Greenhouse?

We are increasingly finding Planning Permission is becoming an essential requirement for building a new greenhouse. Under permitted development rights, in some cases, planning permission will not be required; this will depend on the size and location of the proposed greenhouse.

As the greenhouse is a significant and long term development we also think that gaining planning approval is prudent and good practice. Part of our service is to undertake all planning negotiations for you. Having completed countless applications over the years we can anticipate most eventualities.(Our success rate is over 95%!)

You are however free to submit your own planning application, particularly if you have a good on going relationship with your local planning office.

We are well versed in understanding the needs of conservation officers and the nuances of the planning process. And we have nurtured strong links with the National Trust, English Heritage and the Royal Horticultural Society.

As a general guide, planning permission will be required if any of the conditions listed below apply:

1. The greenhouse is located on land at the front of the property.
2. The height of the greenhouse would exceed 4.0m for a dual pitch roof, 3.0m for any other roof. The height of the greenhouse would exceed 2.5m if located within 2.0m of a boundary.
3. The height of the eaves would exceed 2.5m.
4. More than 50% the area of land around the ‘original house’ would be covered by additions or other buildings.
5. In general if you live in a Conservation Area, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks or the Broads, planning permission will be required. In these areas the maximum area to be covered by all outbuildings more than 20.0m from the house to be limited to 10msq. Greenhouses in these areas located at the side of the property will require planning permission.
6. Within the curtilage of listed building a greenhouse will require planning permission and, if built against a listed wall, listed building consent.

It should be noted that other consents may be required such as Party Wall agreements which we can advise and provide assistance with.

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