Planning
Permission
Understanding planning permission can be tricky, but we're here to help. This page covers the key rules, application process if necessary, and what to expect. Whether we are building or renovating, find the guidance you need here.
Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
In most cases you will not need planning permission if it fits within the guidelines and regulations of a permitted development.
Your garden room must be no taller than 2.5m (including roof height) if you are building within 2 metres of your boundary and be single storey. Your garden room must also not cover more than 50% of the land around the original house and not be used for sleeping accommodation. It can be used for sleeping accommodation if planning permission is granted for this.
Our experienced survey team are on hand to offer advice in this area and will clarify whether you need planning permission when visiting. If you do, we can assist and help you get this sorted.
KEY FACTS
Size
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Be no more than 50% of the overall garden size and be less than 30m² in size.
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Be less than 15m² if within 1m of the boundary.
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Certain properties with special planning zones, may be restricted to 10m² if positioned closer than 20m to the house.
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Border Proximity
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Garden rooms within 2m of the boundary must be 2.5m in height or under.
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Garden rooms placed more than 2m from boundary can be up to 4m in height.
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Positioning
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Garden Rooms are only permitted to be at the rear of the property or set back and to the side.
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