Planning

Planning Permission - We’ve Got It Covered

Most of our garden rooms are designed to fall within Permitted Development, meaning no planning application is required.

However, there are situations where planning permission is needed - and if that applies to your project, you’re still in safe hands.
We  work in partnership with a specialist garden room planning consultant, allowing us to manage the entire process for you from design through to approval.

When Is Planning Permission Required?

Planning permission may be needed if your garden room:

• Exceeds 2.5m in height within 2m of a boundary
• Is located at a listed property
• Sits within some Conservation Areas or National Parks
• Takes up more than 50% of the garden
• Is positioned to the front of the property, or to the side in certain Conservation Areas
• Could be classed as self-contained living accommodation

If any of the above apply, we’ll flag it early and guide you through the best route forward.

Our Planning Application Service

Where planning permission is required, we can offer a full planning consultancy service through our trusted partner, who specialises exclusively in garden rooms and outbuildings.
This includes:

• Preparation of site, location and elevation drawings
• A Design & Access Statement
• Completion and submission of the planning application
• Liaison with the local planning authority until a decision is reached
• Handling any queries or requested amendments from the council

Additional reports can also be arranged if required, such as flood risk assessments, tree plans or heritage statements.

How the Process Works

• We agree the garden room design with you
• If planning is required, we introduce the planning consultant
• The application is prepared, reviewed and submitted
• Planning is managed through to a decision
• Once approved, we move forward with the build

The consultant can either work directly with you or liaise with us on your behalf, depending on what you prefer.