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Your Ultimate Guide to Garden Rooms

When it comes to expanding your living space, Garden Rooms offer a versatile and stylish solution. Whether you're looking for a home office, a yoga studio, or just a peaceful retreat, our range of Garden Rooms are designed to meet your unique needs.

Why Choose Our Garden Rooms?

Our Garden Rooms are not just aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional. They come with insulation options to keep you comfortable all year round. Plus, our customisable designs mean you can have a Garden Room that perfectly matches your style and requirements.

FAQs About Garden Rooms

1. How much do Garden Rooms cost in the UK?
The cost can vary depending on size, materials, and custom features. However, we offer affordable options to fit various budgets.

2. Are Garden Rooms insulated?
Yes, we offer insulation options to ensure your Garden Room is comfortable throughout the year.

3. Do I need planning permission for a Garden Room in the UK?
Generally, no. Garden Rooms often fall under permitted development rules, but it's advisable to check local regulations here: Visit UK Planning Portal.

4. How to maintain a Garden Room?
Maintenance is generally low; however, regular checks and basic upkeep like painting can extend its lifespan.

5. Can I use a Garden Room as a home office in the UK?
Absolutely, Garden Rooms make excellent home offices. They provide a quiet and dedicated space to work.

Garden Room Planning FAQ's

Understanding the planning regulations for garden rooms in the UK is crucial for homeowners. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to guide you through the process:

The 2.5m rule refers to the maximum height allowed for garden rooms built within 2m of a boundary. The overall height of the garden room should not exceed 2.5m to be exempt from planning permission.

Without planning permission, a garden room can cover up to half the area of land around the "original house". The room should not be forward of the principal elevation or side elevation facing a highway.

Adding a toilet to a garden room may require planning permission, as it could be seen as creating a separate dwelling, especially if it includes kitchen facilities.

In many cases, garden rooms fall under 'permitted development' and don't require planning permission, provided they meet certain criteria such as size and placement.

Yes, you can build next to a neighbour's fence, but if the garden room is within 2m of the boundary, the maximum height allowed is 2.5m.

Yes, but as mentioned, if the structure is within 2m of any boundary, the maximum height should not exceed 2.5m.

Living in a garden room or log cabin is subject to planning rules. If the cabin is used as occasional accommodation, it may not need planning permission, but living in it full-time likely will.

Occasional use, such as sleeping in a garden room, is generally permissible. However, using it as a permanent sleeping accommodation may require planning permission.

Yes, you can build within 1 metre of a boundary, but remember the 2.5m maximum height restriction if the structure is within 2m of the boundary.