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In one of our other handy guides (linked here ) we discussed planning permission and where it may, or may not, apply to conservatories and home extensions. However, another important thing to consider is Building Regulations. Some conservatories and home extensions may need one, both or neither of these things and this guide aims to talk you through what building regulations are and whether you will need to abide by them. For more information on planning permission, check out

A very commonly asked question! Well, the short answer is, no, you do not need planning permission for some conservatories. Smaller conservatories and single-story home extensions often do not require planning permission, providing you meet the criteria of permitted development rights (more on this below). However, there are certain properties or extensions that would not be applicable for these rights and that is where the answer becomes, yes, some conservatories do need pla

Everything you need to know about replacing conservatory roofs Here at Cousins, we have seen an increase in the number of enquiries fo r conservatory roof replacements in recent years, largely due to the fact that, yes, they do indeed improve the thermal efficiency of your extension! A roof replacement onto an existing base and frames is a more budget friendly option than an entirely new conservatory whilst allowing the existing structure to be given a new lease of life. In