Orangery extensions in Poole
If you live in Poole 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 PooleFrom £30,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsBH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16
Guide prices for Poole
For Poole we adjust our national guide rates by ×1.02, the factor we use for South West England. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Poole: £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.
Do I need planning permission in Poole?
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 over or within 3 m of a public sewer needs the water company's consent, usually through a build-over agreement, before the foundations go in.
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).
Extensions in and around Poole
Postcode districts we cover around Poole include BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17. Neighbouring towns we cover include Bournemouth (5 miles), Wimborne Minster (7 miles), Swanage (7 miles), Ferndown (8 miles).
Just over the Hampshire border, New Milton is about 14 miles away. 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
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 Poole home, measure up, talk through what you want and check the planning position.
Design and approvals
We draw the design, agree it with you and handle planning or permitted development checks and building regulations.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
Our team builds the extension, keeps you updated weekly and finishes with building control sign-off.
Common questions in Poole
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Poole, 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 Poole?
Yes. We cover Poole and the surrounding parts of Dorset. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Will my neighbours in Poole 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.
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 Poole
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.