Orangeries in Leicestershire

Covering Leicestershire

Our orangeries service in Leicestershire covers Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley and Coalville and more.

Homes in the East Midlands

Housing in the East Midlands includes Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, with stone-built villages in some areas where conservation controls apply.

What does an orangery involve?

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.

Foundations, brick piers and insulated base
Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish

What will an orangery cost?

Use these ranges to budget for orangeries; the survey turns them into a fixed price for the agreed specification.

Orangeries	Guide 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

Planning and building rules in Leicestershire

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. Deeper extensions, up to 6 m or 8 m, need prior approval from the council first.

What should I think about before starting?

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.

From first call to completion

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Orangeries: common questions

Does an orangery need building regulations?

Usually yes, because it is built as part of the house rather than as a separated conservatory.

Can it be used in winter?

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

Who deals with the council for a project in Leicestershire?

We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.

Orangeries in nearby towns

Learn more about orangeries, or see every project we cover in Leicestershire.