Porches in Selly Oak

Porches in Selly Oak: approvals and local details

Birmingham City Council handles planning in Selly Oak. Whether your porch needs an application depends on its size, height and position, so we measure it against the permitted development rules first.

Matching brick and roof tiles makes a porch look like part of the original house.
New electrical circuits in a porch must be installed and certified to Part P.
No part of a permitted development porch can be within 2 m of a boundary next to a highway.

Postcode district: B29
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Selly Oak

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.

What does your porch cost in Selly Oak?

For a home in Selly Oak, 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.

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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Selly Oak address.

Questions about porches in Selly Oak

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 Selly Oak?

Yes. Selly Oak (B29) is about 6 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 much does a porch cost?

In the West Midlands, an open canopy usually costs around £800–£3,500, a uPVC porch on a dwarf wall around £4,000–£7,000, and a brick-built porch with a tiled roof around £7,000–£12,000. Size, roof style, door choice and any electrics or drainage make the biggest difference. Your quote lists each part so you can compare options.

Will I need permission from the council in Selly Oak?

Often not. Many porches and conservatories meet the permitted development and Building Regulations exemptions. If yours doesn't, the planning authority for Selly Oak is Birmingham City Council.

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