Orangery guides
Do you need planning permission for an orangery?
Many orangery projects fall within permitted development, but it's genuinely property-specific — here's the general position, and where it tends to change.
When permitted development usually applies
Single-storey rear extensions, including orangeries, often fall under permitted development rights provided they stay within height and depth limits, and don't take the total area of extensions and outbuildings over a set proportion of the garden. This means many orangery projects don't need a full planning application.
When you're more likely to need an application
Conservation areas — including parts of the Avenues in Hull and several East Yorkshire villages — often have tighter permitted development restrictions, meaning a project that wouldn't need permission elsewhere might need a full application there. The same applies to listed buildings, and to designs that exceed standard permitted development size or height limits.
Building regulations approval is required regardless of the planning position, since an orangery is a structural, brick-built room.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQs.
How do I find out if my property is in a conservation area?
Your local council's planning department (Hull City Council or East Riding of Yorkshire Council) can confirm this, or we can check as part of our initial consultation.
Do you handle the planning application for me?
Yes, where an application is needed, we advise on what applies and manage the relevant drawings and submission.