Changes in building regulations means that those wanting to add a solid roof conservatory to their home may no longer need to apply for planning permission.
Planning permission solid roof conservatory.
Prior to their changing to be exempt from planning permission conservatories had to have 75 of the roof glazed.
Planning regulations were changed to allow conservatories to have a tiled solid roof back in 2010.
Any company you use should now be able to provide building regulations advice and sign off.
When replacing a translucent conservatory roof for a solid roof you must obtain building regulatory approval.
A change of use occurs when replacing a glass roof for a solid insulated roof as it causes the structure to be classed as permanent rather than temporary.
A conservatory does not normally need planning permission as it is considered a permitted development.
You don t need planning permission to put a solid roof your conservatory however always make sure your conservatory framework is structurally sound and can take the weight of a new solid roof.
New temporary changes also mean that you can build a larger rear extension up to 6m for attached and 8m for detached properties so long as you notify surrounding properties using the neighbour consultation scheme.
This may necessitate planning permission.
So the short answer to the question of whether or not you need planning permission to install a tiled roof on your conservatory is yes.