Palmera Luxe 3x4m Aluminium Pergola with Adjustable Louvred Roof

The Palmera Luxe 3x4m is a freestanding aluminium pergola with an adjustable louvred roof, designed for year-round outdoor living in British gardens. Tilt the louvres to control light and shade through the day, or close them fully and the built-in gutter system carries rain away, so you can use it in every season. Rated to withstand winds up to Beaufort force 9 when correctly installed, with a powder-coated aluminium frame that won't rot, warp or need annual treatment like timber. Every pergola comes with a five year guarantee.

Key details

• Size: 3m x 4m footprint (12m²), 2.25m high
• Structure: freestanding, on four fixing base plates
• Frame: powder-coated aluminium, 100 x 100mm posts
• Roof: adjustable aluminium louvres with a built-in gutter system
• Wind rating: up to Beaufort force 9 (severe gale, around 47–54mph) when correctly installed and securely fixed
• Finishes: Matte Charcoal, Matte Sand
• Installation: DIY, 1–4 hours with two people
• Base: concrete, paving or decking
• Delivery: UK only, 2–5 days, in 3 boxes (around 115kg in total)
• Guarantee: 5 years

What fits underneath

The extra metre over the 3x3m gives room for a larger dining set, or a four-seat table with space to move comfortably around it. Suited to family patios and medium-sized gardens. For dining and lounging side by side, see the 3x6m.

Common questions

Do I need planning permission?
In England, a freestanding garden structure under 2.5m high usually falls under permitted development, so at 2.25m most gardens won't need planning permission. Exceptions can apply to listed buildings, conservation areas and other protected land, or if the pergola sits in front of your house. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so check with your local council if you're unsure.

How wind resistant is it?
It's rated to withstand winds up to Beaufort force 9, a severe gale of around 47–54mph, when correctly installed and securely fixed to a solid, level base.

Can I install it myself?
Yes. The lightweight aluminium frame is designed for DIY assembly, and two people can put it up in 1–4 hours.

What base does it need?
Any standard base, including concrete, paving or decking, as long as it's secure, level and free of movement.

Can I use it when it rains?
Yes. Close the louvres fully and the built-in gutter system carries rain away from the space beneath.

Does an aluminium pergola need treating?
No. Unlike timber, powder-coated aluminium won't rot or warp and doesn't need annual staining or sealing.