Conservatory not meeting building regs.

Hi Suzyb, Thanks for the question. My thoughts are as follows. 1. Building Control are very unlikely to be interested, especially if more than a year old. I think the 'external door' requirement is more to do with Planning, ie, for it to be classed a 'conservatory', as opposed to an 'extension', (with different planning implications at the time) it would have to have had ext. doors from the house. I don't think this would have ever been a Building Control matter though. 2. Planning Authority are very unlikely to be interested, presuming it's been there for some time, (think the current rule is 4 year), and may come under permitted development rights anyway. Worth checking when it was built etc, to satisfy yourself of this. Also, check the building is not Listed etc, as that could be an issue. You can also ask the Planners if they have any interest in it? 3. In terms of the conservatory itself, and whether it is of suitable integrity etc, just have your competent Surveyor ensure it is considered in their survey, thus advising of integrity / likely defects etc. 4. Lastly, Vendors can buy an indemnity now which passes on to you should any Planners etc pursue you for any work, ie the conservatory, which is not in accordance with etc. Thus, you could enquire of your conveyancing Solicitor whether it's prudent to have this indemnity insurance. Hope that helps, Thanks, Jason. CBuildE.

Hi Suzy , You don't say where in the uk you are. I'm in Glasgow and when I apply for building warrants for conservatories here in Scotland I have to specify double glazed doors between the house and the conservatory Out of interest do you know when the conservatory was erected ? John