Orangery extensions across Shrewsbury
If you live in Shrewsbury 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 ShrewsburyFrom £29,000 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsSY1, SY2, SY3
Extensions in and around Shrewsbury
Site visits are available across Shrewsbury (SY1, SY2, SY3). We also work in nearby Wellington (10 miles), Telford (13 miles), Oswestry (16 miles), Market Drayton (18 miles).
Across the West Midlands, brick-built semis with long gardens are common, so single-storey and two-storey rear extensions are popular choices.
Will the council need to approve it?
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 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.
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 Shrewsbury
For Shrewsbury we adjust our national guide rates by ×0.97, the factor we use for West Midlands. Figures include VAT; your written quote after the survey replaces them.
Typical rates in Shrewsbury: £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 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
What we take care of
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
- Heating sized for the glass area
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
How the project works
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
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
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
Do you cover all of Shrewsbury?
Yes. We cover Shrewsbury and the surrounding parts of Shropshire. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Can I see a price before committing to anything?
Yes. The guide prices on this page are adjusted for Shrewsbury, 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 I need building regulations approval in Shrewsbury?
Yes. Almost every extension needs it, whatever the planning route. We prepare the drawings and book the inspections.
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 Shrewsbury
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.