Sittingbourne orangery extensions, designed and built
Our design and build teams take on orangery extensions in Sittingbourne, from the first measured survey through planning and building control to the finished room.
- Guide price in SittingbourneFrom £33,500 inc VAT
- PlanningSame limits as single-storey rear; glazing checked for building regs
- Build time10–16 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsME9, ME10
What we take care of
- Thermal calculations where glazing is generous
- Opening into the main house
- Aluminium or timber lantern and full-height glazing
- Design of piers, roof perimeter and lantern proportions
- Foundations, walls and insulated perimeter roof
Covering Sittingbourne
Site visits are available across Sittingbourne (ME9, ME10). Neighbouring towns we cover include Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (9 miles), Chatham (9 miles), Rochester (10 miles).
For homes towards Essex, Southend-on-Sea is around 14 miles away. Homes across the South East range from Victorian terraces in the older town centres to large detached houses on the edges, so the right extension type varies street by street.
Do I need planning permission in Sittingbourne?
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.
In a conservation area, national park, National Landscape, the Broads or a World Heritage Site the permitted development limits are tighter (no side or two-storey extensions without an application). Listed homes need listed building consent, and if permitted development rights have been removed, any extension needs an application.
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).
What should I budget for an orangery extension in Sittingbourne?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Sittingbourne we use our South East England factor (×1.12). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Sittingbourne: £2,690 to £5,040 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £33,500 – £41,000 | £37,500 – £47,500 | £45,500 – £60,500 |
| 4 m × 4 m 16 m² | £43,000 – £52,000 | £50,000 – £63,000 | £60,500 – £81,000 |
| 4 m × 6 m 24 m² | £64,500 – £78,000 | £75,000 – £94,500 | £91,000 – £121,000 |
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
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
We visit your Sittingbourne 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
The price is fixed in writing once the design is settled, with a clear programme and payment stages.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Common questions in Sittingbourne
How long does an orangery extension take to build in Sittingbourne?
On site, typically 10 to 16 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 6–12 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for an orangery extension in Sittingbourne?
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.
Will my neighbours in Sittingbourne 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.
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.
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.
Book a free site visit in Sittingbourne
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.