What is an orangery?
An orangery is an extension with brick or block piers, large areas of glazing and a solid perimeter roof around a central roof lantern. It sits between a conservatory and a traditional extension: brighter than an extension, warmer and more private than a conservatory.
How much does an orangery cost in Lofthouse?
In Lofthouse, an orangery typically costs £2,250–£3,150 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). For a typical 16 m² project that is roughly £36,000–£50,500. Prices across Yorkshire and the Humber are typically 7% below the UK average for this kind of work, which is reflected in the range for Lofthouse. Design, structural calculations and council fees are extra.
| Size or type | Guide range |
|---|---|
| Smaller project (11 m²) | £25,000–£34,500 |
| Typical project (16 m²) | £36,000–£50,500 |
| Larger project (22 m²) | £49,500–£69,500 |
| Rate per m² | £2,250–£3,150 |
What moves the price most:
- Amount and type of glazing
- Frame material and colour
- Heating and flooring
- Lantern size
For a figure based on your own measurements, try the guide price tool, then book a free home visit for a fixed quote.
Do you need planning permission for an orangery in Lofthouse?
Before anything is built in Lofthouse, we confirm which approvals apply in England. In England a single-storey rear extension is often permitted development: broadly up to 3 metres deep on a semi-detached or terraced house and 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres within 2 metres of a boundary, and covering no more than half the garden. The larger home extension scheme allows up to 6 or 8 metres if you notify the council first and neighbours have a chance to comment. In conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes the larger home extension route, side extensions and cladding are not permitted development. Flats and houses whose rights have been removed need a planning application, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
Where work involves a shared wall, building on the boundary, or digging foundations within 3 metres of a neighbour’s building and deeper than its foundations (or within 6 metres for deeper work), the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies and notices must be served before work starts.
Our first visit includes a check of your planning history, so you know the route before paying for drawings.
What we handle
The work we manage on an orangery:
- Insulated perimeter roof with internal pelmet
- Building control sign-off where required
- Electrics, heating and plastering
- Flooring and decoration options
- French, sliding or bifold doors
- Roof lantern and glazed panels
How long does it take?
Expect 8 to 12 weeks on site. Before that, surveys, drawings and approvals usually take 6 to 12 weeks, longer if the council asks for changes.
Building in Lofthouse
In Yorkshire, through-terraces and back-to-backs have particular constraints, while semis and detached houses suit larger extensions.
We work across Lofthouse and neighbouring areas such as Wakefield, Morley and Ossett. Postcodes we cover in Lofthouse include WF3.
How it works
- 01
Survey and brief
We visit, discuss your ideas and budget, and survey the property or site at no cost.
- 02
Design and pricing
Design options, then a fixed quote based on the chosen drawings and specification.
- 03
Approvals in place
We handle planning, building control and neighbour notices before work starts.
- 04
Build and sign-off
We run the build to a written programme and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions about orangeries in Lofthouse
Does an orangery need planning permission?
The same rules as a single-storey extension apply. Many are permitted development, depending on depth, height and your house’s location.
How much does an orangery cost in Lofthouse?
In Lofthouse, an orangery typically costs £2,250–£3,150 per m² of floor area, including VAT at 20% (standard rate). A typical 16 m² project comes to roughly £36,000–£50,500. Your fixed price depends on the survey and drawings.
What is the difference between an orangery and a conservatory?
An orangery has a solid roof around a central lantern and more brickwork, while a conservatory is mostly glazed. Orangeries are usually warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Do you build orangeries in Lofthouse?
Yes. We build orangeries across Lofthouse, including postcodes WF3. Every project starts with a free home visit.
Can it be used all year?
Yes. With an insulated roof, efficient glazing and heating, an orangery is comfortable all year.