Before your porch in Knowle
Solihull Council handles planning in Knowle. Whether your porch needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.
- Meters, drains and outside taps at the front of Knowle homes may need moving or boxing in.
- Keeping the original front door in place keeps the porch exempt from building regulations.
- Glass close to the floor or next to a door in a porch must be safety glass.
- Postcode district
- B93
- Planning and building control
- Solihull Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 14 miles
Which option fits your home?
Open canopy
A roof over the front door on brackets or posts, with no walls or door, in tiled, timber or GRP finishes. A canopy shelters the door and step from rain and adds character without taking up space. It falls under the same planning limits as an enclosed porch and is the cheapest way to protect the entrance.
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.
Guide prices for Knowle
For a home in Knowle, our guide range is £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.
Your questions answered
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.
How do I book a survey in Knowle?
Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your porch and arrange a time to visit.
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.
Will I need permission from the council in Knowle?
Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Knowle is Solihull Council.
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Other work we do in Knowle
- Bi-fold and patio doors in Knowle
- Flat roofing in Knowle
- Pitched roofing in Knowle
- Knock-through walls in Knowle
- Patios in Knowle
- Double-storey extensions in Knowle
For a written porch quote, call 0800 088 6248 and we'll visit you in Knowle.