Orangeries · Chichester

Orangeries in Chichester

Planning orangeries in Chichester? We design and build them for houses across West Sussex, and we fix the price for the agreed specification in writing before any building work starts.

Covering Chichester

Chichester sits 32 miles south-west of Crawley, with Bognor Regis 6 miles to the south-east and Havant 9 miles to the west.

Homes in the South East

The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.

What is included in an orangery in Chichester?

An orangery is a single-storey extension with brick piers or walls, large windows and a glazed lantern set into a solid, insulated roof. It sits between a conservatory and a full extension: lighter than an extension, warmer and more solid than a conservatory.

  • Design to suit the house style
  • Planning or permitted development check
  • Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors

How much does an orangery cost in Chichester?

Indicative costs for orangeries. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

OrangeriesGuide price incl. VAT
Standard specification£3,000 to £3,500 per m²
Good specification£3,500 to £4,100 per m²
High specification£4,100 to £4,800 per m²

How is an orangery approved in Chichester?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

In England a single-storey rear extension can often go ahead under permitted development: up to 3 m deep on an attached house or 4 m on a detached one, no higher than 4 m, with eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary.

What can change the price or programme?

  • An orangery open to the house needs to meet energy rules, which limits the proportion of glazing.
  • Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.

What are the steps?

  1. Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
  2. Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
  3. Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Questions about an orangery in Chichester

How much does an orangery cost?

Typically £3,000 to £4,800 per square metre including VAT, or around £50,000 to £70,000 for a 16 m² orangery.

Can it be used in winter?

Yes. It is insulated and heated like any other room.

How do I get a price for orangeries in Chichester?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

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