Porches in Burntwood: approvals and local details
Lichfield District Council handles planning in Burntwood. Whether your porch needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.
- Glass close to the floor or next to a door in a porch must be safety glass.
- New electrical circuits in a porch must be installed and certified to Part P.
- Meters, drains and outside taps at the front of Burntwood homes may need moving or boxing in.
- Postcode district
- WS7
- Planning and building control
- Lichfield District Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 12 miles
Choices to weigh up in Burntwood
Fully glazed uPVC porch
Glazed from floor to roof on a concrete base, with no brick walls. Fully glazed porches are the quickest to install and keep a narrow frontage bright. They're less private than a dwarf-wall porch, so obscure or decorative glass is often used on the lower panels, and all low-level glass must be toughened or laminated.
Porch with toilet or storage
A slightly larger porch can house a cloaks cupboard, a cupboard for the gas or electricity meter or, with drainage, a small WC. Plumbing and drainage need extra design and building regulations compliance, and a porch over 3 m² will need planning permission. It's worth considering if you're short of downstairs space and have room at the front.
Guide prices for Burntwood
Prices in Burntwood 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.
| 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.
Your questions answered
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.
Do you cover Burntwood?
Yes. Burntwood (WS7) is about 12 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 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.
Who approves porches in Burntwood?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Burntwood is Lichfield District Council.
Close to Burntwood
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- Bi-fold and patio doors in Burntwood
- Composite doors in Burntwood
- Driveways in Burntwood
- Kitchen fitting in Burntwood
- Knock-through walls in Burntwood
For a written porch quote, call 0800 088 6248 and we'll visit you in Burntwood.