Porches in Alcester

Planning your porch in Alcester

Many porches and conservatories don't need planning permission, but size, height and closeness to a road or boundary all matter. If yours does, the application goes to Stratford-on-Avon District Council. We check the limits against your house at the survey.

Canopies are assessed against the same planning limits as enclosed porches.
Glass close to the floor or next to a door in a porch must be safety glass.
A porch over 3 m² in floor area needs planning permission.

Postcode district: B49
Planning and building control: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Which options suit homes in Alcester?

Brick-built porch

Brick walls to match the house, a pitched tiled roof and a new front door, built on proper foundations. A brick porch looks like part of the original house and gives the best insulation and security. It's the most expensive option and takes longest to build, but it suits most semis and detached homes and lasts a very long time.

uPVC porch on a dwarf wall

A low brick wall with uPVC double-glazed frames above, a door and a pitched or flat roof. It's quicker and cheaper than a full brick build, lets in plenty of light and can be matched to your existing windows. The glazing must be safety glass where it's low down or near a door.

How much should you budget in Alcester?

Prices in Alcester match the rest of our area: £800–£12,000 depending on size and specification. Enclosed porch of about 2.5 m² on a brick dwarf wall, with a composite front door: usually £4,500–£6,800.

Guide prices for porches
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Open canopy	£800 – £3,500	GRP, timber or tiled roof over the door
uPVC porch on a dwarf wall	£4,000 – £7,000	Double glazed, with a composite or uPVC door
Brick-built porch	£7,000 – £12,000	Matching brick and a pitched tiled roof

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Questions about porches in Alcester

What should I sort out before the porch is built?

Check where your gas and electricity meters, drains and outside tap are, because the porch may need to work around them. Think about storage, lighting and whether you'd like a socket for a doorbell or charging. Let us know if your home is in a conservation area or has had previous extensions.

Do you cover Alcester?

Yes. Alcester (B49) is about 22 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What guarantee comes with a new porch?

The door, frames, glazing and roof covering come with their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your porch are set out in your quote. Brickwork and foundations are built to the agreed specification, which is also written into the quote. Ask us about anything you're not sure of before you sign, and keep any electrical certificate and guarantee paperwork with your house documents.

Does Stratford-on-Avon District Council need to approve my porch?

Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Alcester is Stratford-on-Avon District Council.

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Once we've measured up in Alcester and sketched the options, you'll get a fixed price for the agreed specification.