Conservatory in United Kingdom

Conservatory in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003

Meaning of Conservatory in the context of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003:a building attached to a dwelling with a door and any other building elements dividing it thermally from that dwelling and having translucent glazing (including frames) forming not less than either:

a. 75% of its roof area and 50% of its external wall area or

b. 95% of its roof area and 35% of its external wall area.

Note – the definition of ‘conservatory’ was amended on 1 May 2007.