Orangery extensions across Oadby
A orangery extension in Oadby starts with the right design and the right approval route. We take care of both, then build it with our own project management.
- Guide price in OadbyFrom £28,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsLE2, LE5, LE18
Planning and approvals in Oadby
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.
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 should I budget for an orangery extension in Oadby?
Prices below are for Oadby, using the East Midlands factor of ×0.95. They are guide ranges including VAT for the build only, not a quote.
Typical rates in Oadby: £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.
Local to Oadby
We cover Oadby and the postcode districts LE2, LE5, LE18. The same team covers Wigston (2 miles), Leicester (3 miles), Earl Shilton (10 miles), Loughborough (12 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Northamptonshire border, Market Harborough is about 11 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.
Included in a typical project
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Opening into the main house
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
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
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 Oadby
Who do I contract with for an orangery extension in Oadby?
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.
Do I need building regulations approval in Oadby?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
Do you cover all of Oadby?
Yes. We cover Oadby and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire. 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 Oadby.
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 Oadby
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.