Orangery extensions in Lichfield: design, approvals and build
Planning an orangery extension in Lichfield? 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 price in LichfieldFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsWS13, WS14
How much does an orangery extension cost in Lichfield?
Prices below are for Lichfield, using the West Midlands factor of ×0.97. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Lichfield: £2,330 to £4,360 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £29,000 – £35,500 | £32,500 – £41,000 | £39,500 – £52,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £37,000 – £45,500 | £43,000 – £54,500 | £52,500 – £70,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £55,500 – £68,000 | £65,000 – £81,500 | £79,000 – £105,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
What is included
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Opening into the main house
Covering Lichfield
Site visits are available across Lichfield (WS13, WS14). The same team covers Burntwood (4 miles), Tamworth (6 miles), Rugeley (7 miles), Great Wyrley (8 miles), all within easy reach.
Aldridge, in West Midlands, is roughly 7 miles from Lichfield and also on our list. Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Planning and approvals in Lichfield
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.
The planning position for a specific Lichfield address depends on its history and any designations, which is why we check it at the first visit.
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).
From first visit to completion
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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
Build and sign-off
The build is managed from start to finish, inspected at each stage and signed off on completion.
Questions people ask about orangery extensions
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Lichfield?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Will my neighbours in Lichfield 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.
Who do I contract with for an orangery extension in Lichfield?
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.
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 £2,330 to £4,360 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £43,000 to £54,500 in Lichfield.
Book a free site visit in Lichfield
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.