Cricklewood orangery extensions, designed and built
If you live in Cricklewood and want more space without moving, an orangery extension is one of the most practical ways to get it. We handle the drawings, approvals and the build.
- Guide price in CricklewoodFrom £39,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNW2, NW3, NW4, NW6, NW10
Planning rules that apply in Cricklewood
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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).
Orangery extension prices in Cricklewood
These guide figures apply our London adjustment (×1.3) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Cricklewood: £3,120 to £5,850 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £43,500 – £55,000 | £53,000 – £70,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £49,500 – £60,500 | £58,000 – £73,000 | £70,500 – £94,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £74,500 – £90,500 | £87,000 – £109,500 | £106,000 – £140,500 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Opening into the main house
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
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.
Extensions in and around Cricklewood
Site visits are available across Cricklewood (NW2, NW3, NW4, NW6, NW10, NW11). Neighbouring towns we cover include Kilburn (1 mile), Golders Green (2 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Harlesden (2 miles).
Just over the Hertfordshire border, Borehamwood is about 7 miles away. In London, space is at a premium and gardens are often short, so side returns, wraparounds and carefully planned rear extensions tend to make the most of every metre.
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 Cricklewood 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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Common questions in Cricklewood
Do you cover all of Cricklewood?
Yes. We cover Cricklewood and the surrounding parts of Greater London. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Cricklewood, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Will my neighbours in Cricklewood be involved?
If a planning application or prior approval is needed, the council notifies neighbours. If the work is on or near a shared boundary, party wall notices may also be needed.
Does an orangery need planning permission?
It follows the same size limits as other single-storey extensions. In England many fit within permitted development or prior approval; others need an application.
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.
Book a free site visit in Cricklewood
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.