Orangeries in Norfolk

Covering Norfolk

Our coverage across Norfolk includes Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn and Thetford.

Homes in the East of England

The East of England has a large stock of post-war and modern estate housing alongside period homes in market towns, which makes garage conversions, single-storey extensions and loft conversions popular.

What goes into an orangery?

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.

Insulated roof perimeter with plastered pelmet
Glazed roof lantern and windows or doors
Heating, electrics and decoration-ready finish

What will an orangery cost?

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

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

What approvals does an orangery need in England?

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 can change the price or programme?

Solar-control glass in the lantern stops summer overheating.
Heating should be part of the house system, not a plug-in heater.

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.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Your questions answered

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 Norfolk?

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

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