Orangery extensions in Andover: design, approvals and build
Thinking about an orangery extension for your Andover home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in AndoverFrom £33,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSP10, SP11
When an orangery extension makes sense
- Period and detached houses with a garden view
- Those who want daylight without overheating
- Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
The lantern-to-roof ratio sets the character. A wider solid perimeter gives a calmer, more room-like space and hides downlights and speakers; a bigger lantern feels brighter but needs more care against summer heat.
Planning and approvals in Andover
In England a glazed or orangery-style extension follows the same size limits as any single-storey rear extension: 3 m or 4 m without an application, or up to 6 m and 8 m through prior approval. Building regulations limit glazing to about a quarter of the new floor area plus the openings it replaces, unless whole-house calculations show the design still performs.
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.
If the work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 m (sometimes 6 m) of a neighbour's building, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notice must be served before work starts: two months for work to a party wall, one month for new walls on the boundary and for excavations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your district, borough or unitary council).
Guide prices for Andover
Prices below are for Andover, using the South East England factor of ×1.12. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Andover: £2,690 to £5,040 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £33,500 – £41,000 | £37,500 – £47,500 | £45,500 – £60,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £43,000 – £52,000 | £50,000 – £63,000 | £60,500 – £81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £64,500 – £78,000 | £75,000 – £94,500 | £91,000 – £121,000 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Local to Andover
We cover Andover and the postcode districts SP10, SP11. We also work in nearby Winchester (13 miles), Basingstoke (18 miles), Eastleigh (18 miles), Totton (20 miles).
Newbury, in Berkshire, is roughly 15 miles from Andover and also on our list. The South East has a broad mix of 1930s semis, post-war estates, newer developments and period cottages, and many houses have enough garden for a generous rear extension.
How the project works
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Your questions about an orangery extension in Andover
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Andover?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Do I need building regulations approval in Andover?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Andover?
Yes. We cover Andover and the surrounding parts of Hampshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery has a solid roof perimeter with a central lantern and more solid wall, so it is warmer and more like a room. A conservatory is mostly glass. Building regulations treat a heated orangery joined to the house as an extension.
How much does an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £2,690 to £5,040 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £50,000 to £63,000 in Andover.
Book a free site visit in Andover
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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