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Can we convert a conservatory into a room?
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.44 PM
We currently have a conservatory attached to the back of our house - it has a brick base. Are we able to remove the windows and build walls and a new roof, adding a velux window into the roof? We are also thinking of knocking the wall out of the kitchen and extending the room into the conservatory to create one big room. Please could you give me any idea if this could be done. Thank you!
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3 Answers
Bunting Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have just completed this myself
You will need Building Control to check the foundations. If the footprint is to remain the same size and the footings are ok you will not need planning permission
You will need drawings to show building control of the size of opening into the kitchen calcs for the lintel and B/C can advise on window size to meet energy efficiency calcs and insulation.
Your first point would be to get some drawings drawn up, calcs of any load bearing areas (They will also work out what would be required for the roof structure) and then contact B/C then dig a hole down at the side of your footings and allow them to check.
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Bunting Ltd
Answered11 November 2016
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JM Building & Groundcare
Rating: 5 out of 5
The sort answer is yes it is possible.
I have recently completed a project extremely similar to what you are wanting to do, turning a conservatory and kitchen into a kitchen dinner with velux Windows new kitchen and bi fold doors
Answered10 November 2016
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CJR Brickwork & Groundworks
Rating: 5 out of 5
First thing you will need to refer back to the original spec for the foundations on the conservatory and make sure that they are deep enough to withstand the extra weight that you will be producing by adding onto the existing brickwork and putting on a new roof etc.
Answered10 November 2016
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