Planning Permission
Do You Need Planning Permission?
95% of our Garden Rooms meet the conditions for Permitted Development, unless it:
is over 2.5m high within 2m of a boundary;
is to be built in the garden of a flat, listed building, a national park or some Conservation Areas;
could be considered separate, self-contained living accommodation;
takes up more than 50% of your garden, is built to the front of your property or to the side in a Conservation Area.
If you think you need planning permission, we’re here to help you through the process. The
Garden Room and Annex Company’s planning service ensures your garden room meets all the
local planning requirements, giving you complete peace of mind.
Planning Advice
Are you thinking of adding a stunning garden room to your home, but unsure if you need planning permission? In most cases, garden rooms are lawful under Permitted Development Rights (PDR) so you don’t need planning permission to build them. This is great news for homeowners looking to add an office, gym, studio, or additional living space without involving planning. However, there are specific conditions that must be met, and that’s where our expertise comes in. At The Garden Room and Annex Company Garden Rooms, we have our own Permitted Development and Planning Application Consultant, to help ensure your garden room project is stress-free and fully compliant from day one.
We know that navigating planning regulations can be daunting, but our dedicated in-house Planning Consultant eases the process by:
Assessing your property and advising if your garden room falls under Permitted Development Rights (PDR) or requires a planning application.
Providing transparent advice about any planning restrictions, helping you make informed decisions in a timely way, avoiding unnecessary delays.
Preparing and submitting all forms, plans and supporting documents, managing the entire application process for you.
Keeping you updated on the progress of your application and timelines for decisions.
Planning permission is just one part of the journey, and we’re here to make it stress-free.
From concept to completion, our goal is to deliver a garden room that exceeds your expectations, all while ensuring a smooth approval process.
If your garden room falls under PDR, you may want to apply for a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC), issued by your local council as confirmation that planning permission was not required at the time of construction. These offer reassurance to future buyers of your property, particularly when planning regulations are changing regularly. The Garden Room and Annex Company’s Planning Consultant can submit LDC applications on your behalf.
For more information, please see the government guidelines on permitted development: www.planningportal.gov.uk
Disclaimer: It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that correct permissions are obtained prior to construction if they wish.
