Orangery extensions across Gloucestershire
Planning an orangery extension in Gloucestershire? We survey the house, work out the planning route, draw the design and build it, so you deal with one team from the first visit to the completion certificate.
- Guide priceFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Towns covered10
- Site visitFree, no obligation
Towns in Gloucestershire
Local to Gloucestershire
Towns we cover in Gloucestershire include Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield, Yate, Tewkesbury, Cirencester. In the South West, local stone, render and brick vary from town to town, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension that looks right.
When an orangery extension makes sense
- Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
- Period and detached houses with a garden view
- Those who want daylight without overheating
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.
Guide prices for Gloucestershire
These guide figures apply our South West England adjustment (×1.02) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Gloucestershire: £2,450 to £4,590 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £30,500 – £37,000 | £34,000 – £43,000 | £41,500 – £55,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £39,000 – £47,500 | £45,500 – £57,500 | £55,000 – £73,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £58,500 – £71,000 | £68,500 – £86,000 | £83,000 – £110,500 |
Try the guide-price tool to see a range for your own size and finish.
Will the council need to approve it?
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.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (formerly AONBs), the Broads and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
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.
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).
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
A designer visits, takes measurements and photos, and discusses layouts, budget and timing with you.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Common questions in Gloucestershire
Do you cover all of Gloucestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Gloucestershire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Gloucestershire?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Gloucestershire, 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 an orangery be too hot in summer?
Not if it is designed with solar-control glass, a solid perimeter and ventilation. We size the lantern and opening vents with that in mind.
How much does an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £2,450 to £4,590 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £45,500 to £57,500 in Gloucestershire.
Book a free site visit in Gloucestershire
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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