If your conservatory is too hot in summer and too cold in winter, a Guardian Warm Roof is one of the best upgrades you can make, a precision-engineered, expertly designed roof system that delivers outstanding thermal efficiency and transforms the look of your conservatory. But before committing, most customers ask the same sensible question: do you need planning permission?
In most cases, no. Replacing the roof on an existing conservatory is generally treated as an alteration rather than an extension, so planning permission usually isn't required. The Guardian Warm Roof system is also approved by Local Authority Building Control (LABC) in England and Wales, which streamlines the compliance side considerably.
Building regulations do still apply, the new roof must meet structural and thermal standards, but this is something we handle as part of the installation, including the necessary sign-off.
As always, there are exceptions: listed buildings, conservation areas and properties with permitted development rights removed may need consent. If that might be you, we'll check before any work is quoted.
The short version: for most homeowners, there's nothing standing between you and a warmer conservatory. Book a free consultation and we'll handle the details.