Porches in Cannock

Planning your porch in Cannock

Most conservatories and small porches can be built without planning permission or Building Regulations approval if they meet the size and separation rules, which we check before quoting. Where permission is needed in Cannock, Cannock Chase District Council handles it.

Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.
No part of a permitted development porch can be within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway.
Glass close to the floor or next to a door in a porch must be safety glass.

Postcode district: WS11
Planning and building control: Cannock Chase District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Choices to weigh up in Cannock

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.

Porches prices in Cannock

Prices in Cannock 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.

Your questions answered

Can a porch be bigger than 3 m²?

Yes, but it will need planning permission, because 3 m² is the permitted development limit. A bigger porch is often approved if it suits the house and the street, but it's never guaranteed. We can prepare drawings for an application, or design a porch within 3 m² so you can avoid one.

Do you cover Cannock?

Yes. Cannock (WS11) 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.

How long does it take to build a porch?

A canopy usually takes one or two days. A uPVC porch on a dwarf wall typically takes one to two weeks from groundwork to finishing, allowing for the foundations and brickwork to set. A fully brick-built porch can take up to three weeks, depending on the weather and drying times.

Who approves porches in Cannock?

Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Cannock is Cannock Chase District Council.

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