Selby orangery extensions, designed and built
Planning an orangery extension in Selby? 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 SelbyFrom £28,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsYO8
Planning rules that apply in Selby
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).
Guide prices for Selby
These guide figures apply our Yorkshire and the Humber adjustment (×0.94) to national rates. They include VAT at 20% and cover the build itself; design and council fees are listed separately.
Typical rates in Selby: £2,260 to £4,230 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £28,000 – £34,500 | £31,500 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £51,000 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £36,000 – £44,000 | £42,000 – £53,000 | £51,000 – £68,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £54,000 – £65,500 | £63,000 – £79,000 | £76,500 – £102,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Covering Selby
Our survey diary covers Selby, including YO8. The same team covers York (12 miles), Harrogate (24 miles), Ripon (33 miles), Northallerton (42 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards East Riding of Yorkshire, Goole is around 10 miles away. Homes across Yorkshire and the Humber range from back-to-back and through terraces to large suburban semis, and extension options vary with them.
What we take care of
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
- Opening into the main house
Our process, step by step
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 Selby 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
We confirm the build price in writing, based on the approved drawings and the finishes you have chosen.
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
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Selby?
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 Selby 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.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Selby, and the guide-price tool gives a range for your own size. After the survey you get a written price before anything is agreed.
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.
How much does an orangery cost?
Our guide range is about £2,260 to £4,230 per m² including VAT, so a 16 m² standard-spec orangery is typically £42,000 to £53,000 in Selby.
Book a free site visit in Selby
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.