Conservatory replacement extensions in Chatham: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build conservatory replacements in Chatham and the surrounding Kent area.
- Guide price in ChathamFrom £22,000 inc VAT
- PlanningOften permitted development (3–4 m), or prior approval up to 6–8 m
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsME1, ME2, ME4, ME5, ME7
Planning and approvals in Chatham
In England a single-storey rear extension can usually go up to 3 m beyond the original rear wall of a semi-detached or terraced house, or 4 m on a detached house, without a planning application, provided it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m within 2 m of a boundary and, with other buildings, covers no more than half the land around the original house. The larger home extension prior approval scheme raises those depths to 6 m and 8 m, with neighbours notified and a 42-day decision.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. In England you can use the council's building control team or a registered building control approver; a full plans application gets the drawings checked before work starts, and the inspector signs the work off with a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Covering Chatham
Our survey diary covers Chatham, including ME1, ME2, ME4, ME5, ME7, ME8. Nearby, we also take on projects in Rochester (1 mile), Gillingham (1 mile), Strood (2 miles), Maidstone (8 miles).
Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
How much does a conservatory replacement cost in Chatham?
For Chatham we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.12, the factor we use for South East England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Chatham: £2,070 to £3,920 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 3.3 m 10 m² | £22,000 – £27,000 | £24,000 – £31,000 | £30,500 – £39,500 |
| 3.5 m × 4 m 14 m² | £29,000 – £34,500 | £33,500 – £43,500 | £43,000 – £55,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £41,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £62,000 | £61,500 – £78,500 |
Includes removal of the old conservatory. Reusing existing foundations is only possible after investigation.
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When a conservatory replacement makes sense
- Homes where the conservatory sits unused
- Conservatories that are too hot or too cold
- Older uPVC conservatories near the end of their life
A replacement is a chance to rethink the shape. Many conservatories are oddly proportioned; for a similar cost the new room can often be squarer, wider or better connected to the kitchen.
What happens next
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
We visit your Chatham home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
Once the layout is agreed, we deal with the council: planning permission or written confirmation that none is needed, plus building control.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about conservatory replacements
Do I need building regulations approval in Chatham?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Chatham?
Yes. We cover Chatham and the surrounding parts of Kent. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with for a conservatory replacement in Chatham?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Does replacing a conservatory need planning permission?
A solid replacement is treated as a new extension, so it must meet the permitted development limits or get planning permission, and it always needs building regulations approval.
Can I keep the existing base?
Sometimes, but conservatory bases are often too shallow for solid walls. Trial holes tell us before we confirm the price.
Book a free site visit in Chatham
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.