Guides & Articles
Straight answers on planning, costs and porch design in London
Planning & Regulations
Building a porch in a London conservation area
What changes when your home is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction, and how to get a porch approved in West London.
26 October 2026 · 4 min read
Styles & Design
Oak canopy or enclosed brick porch: which suits your home?
An open oak canopy versus an enclosed brick porch: shelter, warmth, storage, security, look and budget compared for London homes.
26 October 2026 · 4 min read
Planning & Regulations
Do front porches need building regulations approval?
When a porch is exempt from building regulations in England, what keeps it exempt, and the safety rules that still apply.
26 October 2026 · 3 min read
Styles & Design
How to match brick and roof tiles for a seamless porch
Why matching brick, mortar and roof tiles decides whether a porch looks original, and how it is done on London homes.
26 October 2026 · 4 min read
Planning & Regulations
Porch foundations and groundworks: what happens before the build
What goes on below ground when a porch is built: footings, London clay, drains and manholes, and damp-proofing.
26 October 2026 · 4 min read
Costs & Budgeting
How much does a porch cost in London?
What decides the price of a front porch in London: size, materials, roof, doors, glazing, electrics and access, and how to get a fixed written price.
23 October 2026 · 4 min read
Styles & Design
Period porches for Victorian and Edwardian homes in West London
How to design a porch that suits a Victorian or Edwardian house: brick matching, slate and tiled roofs, joinery, tiled paths and conservation area checks.
23 October 2026 · 4 min read
Styles & Design
Porch ideas for 1930s semi-detached houses
Practical porch designs for 1930s semis in West London: keeping the hallway warm, adding storage, improving security and suiting the bay-fronted style.
23 October 2026 · 3 min read
Planning & Regulations
How long does it take to build a porch?
A typical porch build timeline in London, from site visit and planning checks to foundations, brickwork, roof, glazing and finishing.
23 October 2026 · 3 min read
Planning & Regulations
Do you need planning permission for a porch in London?
The permitted development limits for front porches in London, when you need planning permission, and how conservation areas and Article 4 directions change the rules.
23 October 2026 · 4 min read
Styles & Design
Brick or glazed: choosing a porch for a London terrace
How to choose between a brick, part-glazed or fully glazed porch on a Victorian or Edwardian London terrace, and what suits each style of house.
23 October 2026 · 3 min read
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