Orangery extensions in Long Eaton: design, approvals and build
From the first sketch to final sign-off, we plan and build orangery extensions in Long Eaton and the surrounding Derbyshire area.
- Guide price in Long EatonFrom £28,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNG10
Who an orangery extension suits
- Those who want daylight without overheating
- Period and detached houses with a garden view
- Homeowners replacing an older conservatory
Extensions in and around Long Eaton
Site visits are available across Long Eaton (NG10). Neighbouring towns we cover include Ilkeston (5 miles), Heanor (9 miles), Derby (9 miles), Ripley (11 miles).
Just over the Nottinghamshire border, Nottingham is about 6 miles away. Homes across the East Midlands often have usable side land or a driveway beside the house, which opens up side and wraparound options.
How much does an orangery extension cost in Long Eaton?
These guide figures apply our East Midlands adjustment (×0.95) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Long Eaton: £2,280 to £4,280 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £28,500 – £34,500 | £31,500 – £40,000 | £38,500 – £51,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £36,000 – £44,500 | £42,500 – £53,500 | £51,500 – £68,500 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £54,500 – £66,500 | £63,500 – £80,000 | £77,500 – £103,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Planning and approvals in Long Eaton
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).
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
First, a site visit: we look at the house, garden, access and drains and listen to what you need.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Questions people ask about orangery extensions
Do I need building regulations approval in Long Eaton?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Long Eaton, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
Do you cover all of Long Eaton?
Yes. We cover Long Eaton and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How much does an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £2,280 to £4,280 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £42,500 to £53,500 in Long Eaton.
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.
Book a free site visit in Long Eaton
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.